A man shows the commemorative envelop of the special stamp Tiger in Tianjin, north China, January 5, 2010. The stamp for 2010, the year of tiger in China’s lunar calendar, is launched for public sales nationwide as of the day. Designers with Tsinghua University put a lovely tiger figure along with a traditional red Chinese character called "Fu", means "luck" on the stamp, which symbolizes the tiger will bring luck and happiness to the people in the approaching lunar new year. Nominal value of the stamp is 1.2 RMB yuan. [Xinhua]

A woman shows a postcard with the stamp and seal marking the 2010 year of tiger in Tianjin, north China, January 5, 2010.[Xinhua]

A man shows the first-day postal cover of the special stamp Tiger in Tianjin, north China, January 5, 2010.[Xinhua]

A man shows the collection of the philatelic designs and seals in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Chinese postal issue of the special stamp on Shengxiao, or the auspicious 12 animals marking each year representing Earthly Branches, in Tianjin, north China, January 5, 2010.[Xinhua]