Hong Kong – Scott #s 245-46, used

Description

Hong Kong – Scott #245–246 (1966) – Bauhinia Blakeana & Hong Kong Coat of Arms – Used

This attractive pair comes from the 1966 definitive issue celebrating symbols of Hong Kong’s identity and heritage under British administration.

• Scott #245 (65¢) features the Bauhinia blakeana, the iconic pink flower native to Hong Kong and later chosen as the symbol on the Hong Kong flag. The stamp also includes a cameo portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, tying botanical beauty to the colonial era.

• Scott #246 ($1) depicts the Hong Kong Coat of Arms, granted in 1959, showing a crowned lion and a Chinese dragon supporting a shield adorned with a sailing junk ship—symbolizing Hong Kong’s status as a historic port and gateway between cultures.

Both stamps show clear postal cancels, adding authenticity and historical character. Colors remain vivid, and both examples display strong design detail.

Condition: Used, light to moderate cancellations
Scott Catalog Numbers: 245–246
Issue Year: 1966
Themes: Flora, Heraldry, Royalty, Colonial History, Hong Kong Identity

These issues are popular with collectors of Hong Kong, British Commonwealth, and symbolic iconography, and make a meaningful addition to any thematic or country collection.