Taiwan 2025 "Dinosaurs"
| Issue Date | 07.11.2025 |
| ID | Michel: ; Scott: ; Category: pR |
| Design | Zhang Zongda |
| Stamps in set | 4 |
| Value |
NTD 15 - Titanosaur NTD 15 - Hadrosaurus NTD 15 - Oviraptor NTD 15 - Therizinosaurus |
| Emission/Type | commemorative |
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| Size (width x height) | stamps: 63.0 mm x 34 mm Mini-Sheet: 150 mm x 100 mm |
| Layout | Mini-Sheet of 4 |
| Products | FDC x 1, MC x1 |
| Paper | Self-adhesive stamp paper |
| Perforation | |
| Print Technique | Offset |
| Printed by | John Andrews Stamp Factory, Netherlands |
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On November 7th, 2025, the Postal Authority of Taiwan issued the set of four self-adhesive "Dinosaurs" stamps, printed in Mini-Sheet. The stamps show not only the reconstructions of dinosaurs, but also their eggs with embryos inside.
Both saurischians and ornithischians have had their embryonic skeletons found within fossilized eggs, allowing scientists to determine the morphology of different dinosaur eggs and further understand their nesting and reproductive behaviors, opening a new door to exploring ancient ecology. To enhance public understanding of paleontology, our company has issued a souvenir sheet featuring four dinosaurs from the Late Cretaceous period, containing four stamps with a face value of NT$15 each.
Titanosaur
A saurischian dinosaur that could reach over 20 meters in length. They were primarily herbivores, laying dozens of eggs at a time, burying them in the ground, and relying on geothermal heat to incubate them. This reconstruction depicts a Titanosaur living in India.
Hadrosaurus
An ornithischian dinosaur, exhibiting social behavior; Hadrosaurus parents cared for their young until they left the nest, demonstrating complex social interactions. This reconstruction depicts a Hadrosaurus living in the United States.
Oviraptor
A saurischian dinosaur, initially named for its association with stealing Protoceratops eggs. Later research indicated that Oviraptor were actually protecting their own eggs. This reconstruction depicts an Oviraptor that lived in Mongolia.
Therizinosaurus
A saurischian dinosaur with three large, sickle-like claws. They are generally believed to have feathers but lacked flight capabilities. Their eggs are similar in appearance and size to hadrosaurs. This reconstruction depicts a Therizinosaurus that lived in Mongolia.
Products and associated philatelic items
| FDC | First-Day-of-Issue Postmarks | |
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| This postmark was printed on the FDC during its production | This postmark was available in the GPO at the first day of issue only | |
| FDC (circulated) | Postcards | |
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| There are two more stamps on the reverse side of the FDC, posted as registered letter to Germany on the day of issue. | The English name on the cover of the postcards set "Maximum Cards of Dinosaur Souvenir Sheet" is erroneous translation from Chinese. The postcards on the right are postcards with correspondent cancelled stamps of their reverse sides. | |
References
- Technical details and short description: Taiwan Post
- Titanosaur: Wikipedia, Encyclopaedia Britannica,
- Hadrosaurus: Wikipedia,
- Oviraptor: Wikipedia, Encyclopaedia Britannica,
- Therizinosaurus: Wikipedia,