The Year of the Monkey

The Chinese Zodiac is not only a significantly important tradition of the Chinese culture, but it is also a popular belief, and even a trend, in many countries, all over the world. Most people know of it simply through their local Chinese food restaurant’s place mat, or maybe even through a brief reference in a kung fu movie. Not many truly know the significance behind the actual meaning of the cute little animals depicted on the oriental calendars, such as the monkey portrayed on our authentic Year of the Monkey stamp from 1980.

The Chinese Zodiac is separated into twelve parts, each having its own unique animal with unique characteristics and symbolisms. These animals include the year of the ox, rat, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar. People who are born in the year of the monkey, in Zodiac tradition, are commonly known for being very astute when dealing with planning some sort of plot, especially in cases of mischievous planning. Supposedly, one who is born in this particular time frame is keen on his or her surroundings and is born with the innate ability to make quick and clever decisions when needed to do so.

Whether or not your birthday falls in the year of the monkey, this genuine, mint-condition Chinese stamp is an ingeniously clever addition to any collection.