1999 Lunar Chinese New Year Rabbit Zodiac Stamps Pane

NOTE: Price is firm. I am selling a 1999 Lunar Chinese New Year - Year of the Rabbit Zodiac Stamps Pane in excellent condition. This is a beautiful and collectible full pane sheet of 25 Canadian postage stamps issued by Canada Post to commemorate the 1999 Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit. This pane features the domestic rate stamp. This item is ideal for stamp collectors (philatelists), enthusiasts of Asian culture and the Chinese Zodiac, or as a unique gift. Key Features and Details * Year of Issue: 1999 (Lunar New Year Series). * Theme: Year of the Rabbit (Chinese Zodiac / Année du Lièvre). * Quantity: Complete pane of 25 stamps (5 rows of 5). * Design: Features a stylized, striking graphic representation of the Rabbit in black ink against a vibrant orange-to-yellow gradient background. The design also incorporates the Chinese characters for "Rabbit" (兔) and "Year of the Rabbit" written vertically on the side margin. * Selvage (Sheet Margins): The purple selvage surrounding the stamps is highly decorative, featuring the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac cycle and Chinese calligraphy. * Condition: Excellent, mint condition. The stamps are unused and post office fresh, carefully preserved in the full pane format. Collector's Value * Canada Post's Lunar New Year series is highly popular and sought after globally. The 1999 Year of the Rabbit design, with its distinctive aesthetic, is a notable entry in this series. * Philatelic Significance: A complete, undamaged pane is a premium collector's item compared to single stamps or smaller blocks. * Cultural Significance: This piece captures the cultural celebration of the Chinese Zodiac as recognized by Canada Post. * Colour Check: The margins show the process colors used (C, M, Y, K) along with specific custom inks. Comes from a pet and smoke-free environment. Pickup in Mount Pleasant (NW Calgary)