The Hong Kong Philatelic Society is the organizer of the exhibition and it is supported by Hongkong Post.

Aim:

The aim of this event is to qualify new exhibits for future international philatelic exhibitions. The status of the show is equivalent to National Stamp Exhibition.

Hong Kong Stampex 2012 celebrates the 150th anniversary of the issuance of Hong Kong stamps. A special Court of Honor will be set up to display Hong Kong stamp exhibits ranging from Queen Victoria period up to the modern period.

Official Poster:

Scope:

All FIP exhibition classes are represented. For judging criteria of this class, please refer to the IREX of Hong Kong Stampex 2012 below. The exhibits will be judged by accredited FIAP/FIP Jurors under current FIP regulations and marks will be adjusted to reflect national status of the competition.

The competition can be entered by members of the Hong Kong Philatelic Society and its affiliated philatelic clubs in Hong Kong and by invitation. Entries from FIAP member countries are also welcome.

Venue:

6^th Floor Exhibition Hall, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Road Central.

Dates and Opening Hours:

Palmares: 3 March at 7:30 p.m. at Treasure Lake Golden Banquet Restaurant (adjacent to Western Market). Invitation and by ticket only.

Estimated Floor area: 360 sq.m

Admission: Free

Attractions:

Total of 113 frames of competitive and non-competitive (invited) stamp exhibits

Local and international stamp dealers

Souvenir cover (Blank cover HK$4 each), Serviced souvenir cover (HK$15 each), Hong Kong Stampex 2012 minipane (HK$80 each) and commemorative cachet

Guided tour of the exhibits

Public auction on Saturday, 3 March (~3 p.m.) at the Exhibition Hall

Meetings:

3 March 2012, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Airmail group meeting

For those interested in airmail of any country, please bring material to show.

4 March 2012, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hong Kong Study Circle meeting

Members and guests all welcome to this "show and tell" meeting.

Nearby tourist attractions:

Cat Street market, Hollywood Road antique shops, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Historical Trail, Man Mo Temple, Western Market etc.

Public Transport:

Closest MTR station is Sheungwan, last stop on the Hong Kong Line.

Macao Ferry Terminal within 10 minutes walking distance

Frame Fees: HK$100 per frame or book, HK$200 for One-frame exhibit (local resident), HK$200 per frame or book (non-resident)

Closing date for entry:

1 February 2012. Notification of acceptance or rejection shall be sent to the applicants through their respective Commissioners by 10 February 2012 or earlier.

Hong Kong Commissioner: Mr. C.K. Mak

Judging:

Exhibits in the Competitive Classes will be judged by accredited FIP, FIAP, National Jurors and Apprentice Juror (if any). Jury members will be appointed by the HK Stampex 2012 Organising Committee. The exhibits will be judged under FIP regulations and awards given to reflect national status of the exhibition i.e. 5 points will be added to arrive at the appropriate medal level.

Exhibit entry:

Please download and study carefully the HK Stampex 2012 IREX from the link below. Please return the completed entry form to the Hong Kong Commissioner before 1 February 2012.

Trade booth reservation:

Please contact Malcolm Hammersley for booking, first come first serve.

For further information please contact:

HK Stampex 2012 Organizing Committee

Mail address: G.P.O. Box 446, Hong Kong

email: hkpsociety@yahoo.com

updated 24 February 2012