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China Pudong Development Set of 6 (Scott #2714-2719) 1996

Six Chinese commemorative stamps from 1996 showing Shanghai Pudong architecture, mounted on a decorative souvenir card with a map. - view 1
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Estimated value

$10 - $25

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

Category

Stamps

Brand

China Post

Era

1996

Origin

🇨🇳 China

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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CHINA PUDONG DEVELOPMENT SET OF 6 (SCOTT #2714-2719) 1996: IDENTIFICATION

A complete set of six commemorative postage stamps issued by the People's Republic of China in 1996, celebrating the development of the Pudong New Area in Shanghai. The set includes denominations of 10f, 20f (two distinct subjects), 50f, 60f, and 100f. The designs feature critical infrastructure and modern architecture of the district, including the communication hub, financial zone, and customs gateway. This presentation is mounted on a themed philatelic souvenir card accompanied by a technical map and a commemorative silver-tone foil ingot or replica stamp.

Compare with other stamps in the archive: 10-Cent Pan-American Union Air Mail Stamp (Scott #C25), Belgian Congo, Queen Elisabeth Mask Issue (1928-1930) - 6 Francs, Belgium 1912 definitive series postage stamp, 10-centime carmine on blue frame, cancelled 'MONS S-GENERAL'.

POSTAL HERITAGE

Issued on September 21, 1996, this series (designated 1996-26 by China Post) documents the rapid urbanization of the Pudong New Area, which was designated a Special Economic Zone in 1990. The set reflects the transitional period of Chinese philately where high-volume production met increasingly ...
Issued on September 21, 1996, this series (designated 1996-26 by China Post) documents the rapid urbanization of the Pudong New Area, which was designated a Special Economic Zone in 1990. The set reflects the transitional period of Chinese philately where high-volume production met increasingly sophisticated printing techniques to market Shanghai's global financial rise.

PHILATELIC NOTES

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The total print run for this specific commemorative set exceeded 20 million units for the lower denominations, reflecting the massive scale of late-90s Chinese postal production.

SCARCITY

Ordinary40-55%
CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 13 stamps items at rarity 3 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Moderate production runs
  • Common at estate sales
  • Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

  • Standard technical print characteristics for 1996 state-issued stamps
  • Souvenir folder typography and map details align with official China Post marketing of the period
  • Low current market value makes professional forgery unlikely
How does authenticity detection work?

PHILATELIST'S VERDICT

Philatelist

Stamp Specialist

Clear images of the complete set within its original diagnostic packaging allow for a high-certainty identification based on standard China Post catalogs.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Scott Catalog identification: China #2714-2719 corresponding to the 1996-26 issue series
  • 2Denominations (10f to 100f) match the official set release for that year
  • 3Presence of the specialized bilingual souvenir folder used for official state gifts and collector sales
  • 4Perforation gauge appears to be the standard 12 x 11.5 for this issue

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •None; the item is a standard, well-documented philatelic product

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Verify if the reverse of the stamps are stuck to the mount (hinged) or free (never hinged)
  • →Check for any yellowing (toning) on the stamp gum under 10x magnification
  • →Inspect the foil ingot for any specific mint marks or purity stamps

CONDITION & GRADE

Very Fine (MNH)

Grading breakdown

Perfect centering for the era, bright original colors, and sharp perforation tips. The protective mounting suggests the gum remains in original, undisturbed state.

Condition

The stamps appear to be in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition as presented in the original souvenir folder. Perforations are sharp and uniform, with no visible toning or foxing on the paper margins. The folder surface shows minor shelf wear consistent with 30-year-old paper ephemera.

PHILATELIC VALUATION

$10 - $25

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

Collectors of modern Chinese philately and individuals interested in Shanghai urban history.

What increases value

  • •Completeness of the 6-stamp set
  • •Originality of the souvenir presentation folder
  • •MNH (Mint Never Hinged) status

What lowers value

  • •High mintage numbers limiting ceiling for appreciation
  • •Potential gum damage if stored in high humidity

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Perfectly centered margins
  • •Absence of any 'fingering' or oil stains on the paper
  • •Pristine condition of the silver-tone replica ingot

Grade & condition

Centering of the design within the perforations and the integrity of the original gum.

Rarity & demand

OrdinaryModerate demandSells quickly
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