This classic People’s Republic of China definitive stamp features Tiananmen Gate, symbol of the nation’s founding, rendered in a rich orange hue. Issued in the early 1950s, it belongs to the first definitive series portraying iconic national architecture. The design includes the Huabiao ceremonial column and Mao Zedong’s portrait above the central archway. High-value denominations like the 800 yuan are sought after for their historical significance from the hyper-inflation transitional period (pre-renminbi). Ideal for collectors of PRC classics, early communist-era issues, and architectural themes.