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China has issued a special set of stamps to commemorate the torch lighting ceremony for the Beijing Olympics.

China has issued a special set of stamps to commemorate the torch lighting ceremony for the Beijing Olympics. (Photo: xinhuanet.com)

One stamp for the value of 1.20 yuan has been named "lighting". It features an Athenian priestess lighting the torch in front of the Temple of Hera while in the foreground, one of the mascots for this year's Games can be seen running with a torch in hand.

China has issued a special set of stamps to commemorate the torch lighting ceremony for the Beijing Olympics. (Photo: xinhuanet.com)

Another stamp, called "passing", depicts a burning torch in front of Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest. And this one has a 3 yuan value.

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At The Olympics Gymnasium,the TIANJIN post office will issue the stamp  tomorrow .