There was once a little boy who "designed" a "stamp" for the purpose of making a bookmark. On this "stamp", he painted the five Olympic rings and the logo of the Barcelona City Council, Spain. He has been involved in stamp collecting since his youth. His Olympic-themed stamp collection has collected almost all Olympic-related stamps issued by various countries and regions around the world from 1896 when Greece issued the first set of Olympic stamps to the present. He is Juan Antonio Samaranch. Samaranch is just a typical representative of many stamp collectors. But what is the unique charm of a small stamp that can be cherished by everyone from the president of the International Olympic Committee to ordinary people and passed on with the Olympic torch?
Olympic stamps make it necessary to conduct an in-depth study of all events directly and indirectly related to the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement. For the upcoming Olympic Games, Olympic stamps are a harbinger of its arrival; for the ongoing Olympic Games, Olympic stamps are messengers delivering them; and for previous Olympic Games, Olympic stamps are historians who study them. Olympic stamps can reach the most remote places in the world. The advantage of Olympic stamps over books, newspapers, and videos is that they can convey the image of the five rings and the spirit represented by the five rings to almost everyone in the world. The most important point is that the price when it was issued was the lowest compared to other Olympic souvenirs. The Olympic stamps, which are almost the same price as cabbage or even cheaper, have undoubtedly become the most collectible Olympic souvenirs in people's minds.
Determining the value of the story
The value of Olympic stamps is generally proportional to the age. It is obvious that the first set of stamps issued for the Greek Olympic Games in 1896 has become the most collectible Olympic stamps. After more than 100 years of baptism, a complete set of stamps that can be completely preserved without traces of use and stains is now rare. The market value is estimated to be between US$2,000 and US$2,500. The value of a single ticket is determined by its face value and loss. If the ticket is stamped with the location and time of the Olympic Games, then the value of the newly sold ticket is higher than the value of the new ticket.
What’s more interesting is that some special stamps issued during the Olympics also have high collection value, including incorrect stamps, folded stamps, variant stamps issued due to printing errors and other reasons. Scrap stamps caused by missed or crooked magnetic holes have become extremely valuable because they rarely enter the market.
The special meaning of the story. Throughout the ages, many Olympic stamps have represented a special meaning at a certain period. The Seventh Olympic Games held in Antwerp in 1920 was the first time since 1896 and the only time in the history of the Olympic Games that the surcharge added to the issuance of stamps was used to comfort the injured and injured veterans of World War I instead of being used for the Olympic Committee. construction. In 1945, World War II ended. In October 1948, the British Olympic Committee applied to the International Olympic Committee to hold the 14th Olympic Games in London. In order to appease people's fear caused by war and their high yearning for peace, the British Royal Mail issued stamps for this Olympic Games. Among them, olive branches were specially added to two of them to become a symbol of peace.
This story is filled with the hospitality and expectations of Beijing, China. This emblem records Beijing, China’s commitment to the world. This is "Dancing Beijing", this is the "Beijing Olympic Games Emblem".
Milestone
"Dancing Beijing" is an Olympic milestone. It is a classic chapter in the Olympic epic engraved with the spirit of the Chinese nation, written with the connotation of ancient civilization, and forged with the character of the descendants of China; it is concise and profound, showing the evolution and development of a city; it is solemn and romantic, embodying a city. National thoughts and feelings. On the way to "Beijing 2008", people will meet in Beijing, gather in China, and get to know the people here through it.
Commitment
"Dancing Beijing" is the seal of China. This "Chinese Seal" is engraved with the oath of a country with a population of 1.3 billion and 56 ethnic groups to the Olympic Movement; it witnesses the admiration of the Olympic spirit by a nation with ancient civilization and modern style; it presents a future-oriented city's appeal to the Olympic ideal.
It is a symbol of integrity; it is a display of self-confidence; it is a solemn and sacred commitment made by Beijing, the host city of the 29th Olympic Games, to the world and all mankind. "Wherever sincerity reaches, gold and stone will open." This emblem, which takes the sage's clear words and creativity as its image and the stone seal as its image, is the respect and sincerity of the Chinese people for the Olympics. When we solemnly print this "China Seal", it means that Beijing, China in 2008 will present a magnificent picture of "peace, friendship, and progress" to the world and will play the "Faster" for all mankind. , Higher, Stronger” passionate movement.
The image of "Dancing Beijing" is the face of this city. It is an image that displays the oriental thoughts and national charm presented by Chinese characters; it is an expression that conveys the unique humanistic characteristics and elegant character of Chinese civilization. Inspired by Chinese calligraphy, the character "京" in Beijing is transformed into a dancing human body, embodying the concept of the "New Olympics" in every stroke. The handwritten "Beijing 2008" borrows the charm of Chinese character shapes to condense the thousands of Chinese expressions about the Olympics into concise strokes. When people appreciate the profound connotation and charm engraved in Chinese characters, a "New Beijing" was born.
Beautiful
“Dancing Beijing” is a color that Chinese people admire. In this logo, red is interpreted extremely strongly, and passion is expressed extremely unrestrainedly. This is the Chinese people's tribute to auspiciousness and beauty, and this is the Chinese people's interpretation of life. Red is the color of the sun, red is the color of the sacred fire, and red represents life and new beginnings. Red is the mood of joy, red is a symbol of vitality, and red is China’s blessing and hospitality to the world.
Heroes
“Dancing Beijing” calls for heroes. The Olympic Games are a stage for heroes, miracles and glory. On this stage, every participant plays an indispensable role. This powerful and dynamic shape is a life poem written by all participants with enthusiasm, emotion and passion. It is an oath of every participant to contribute strength and wisdom to the Olympics. Olympic Heroes inherits the essence of the Olympic movement that combines sports and culture. It cheers for Olympic athletes and applauds art.
Spirit
“Dancing Beijing” is an extension of the totem of the Chinese nation. The running "human" shape represents the beauty and splendor of life. The graceful curves, like the winding body of a dragon, tell the past and future of a civilization; they are like rivers, carrying the long history and the glory of the nation; they are like blood vessels, surging with the vitality of life. In its dance, the sports connotations of "athlete-centered" and "people-oriented" are artistically analyzed and sublimated. If words are insufficient, sing them; if songs are insufficient, dance them. Vibrant Beijing is looking forward to the carnival in 2008, and the Olympics are looking forward to all mankind dancing with it. Invitation
“Dancing Beijing” is a warm invitation. The open arms in the emblem represent China's openness to welcome people from all countries and regions around the world to join the Olympics, a grand ceremony of "peace, friendship, and progress" for mankind. "It's great to have friends from far away." This is a portrayal of the friendly and hospitable Chinese people's mood, and it is also a sincere expression from Beijing. Come to Beijing to understand the city’s historical features and feel the country’s modern atmosphere. Come to Beijing to enjoy every joy of this city and experience the vitality of this country. Come to Beijing and let us weave a peaceful and beautiful dream together in 2008!