This postal numismatic cover is highly collectable, featuring a pictorial envelope with an uncirculated silver 50c coin from the Territory stamp issue.

In the twelve-year Lunar New Year cycle, the Dragon is the 5th sign in the zodiac. The Dragon symbolises power, honour, good luck and success in traditional Chinese culture, and those born under this sign are said to be noble, ambitious and gifted. The dragon dance is a traditional element of Chinese New Year celebrations. Previous Dragon years include 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964 and 1952.