Stamps of China on the 2008 Beijing Olympics –Closing Ceremony – China 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics or XXIX Olympics were held in Beijing China from 08 to 24 Aug 2008. A total of 10,942 athletes from 204 Nations participated in 28 Sports, 41 Disciplines and 302 events. President Hu Jintao of China inaugurated the Games. China topped the medals tally with 48 Gold Medals.
China Post issued a set of four stamps on 24 Aug 2008 (24/8/8)for the Closing Ceremony of 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. The theme of stamps was the handover of the Olympic Flame from Beijing to London.
A FDC with stamps is listed.
1.20 Yuan – National Stadium China 1.20 Yuan – Watchtower of the Forbidden City.
1.20 Yuan – London Eye 1.20 Yuan – Tower of London
Stamp Digest 