The stampset consists of two models worth 3,000 VND (500 rupees) and 10,500 VND (2,500 rupees) with the theme "ancient architectures", introducing Pho Minh Temple (Vietnam) and Sanchi Tower (India). The stamps have a style of realism detailing 2 typical Buddhist architectures designed by painters: Nguyen Du, Do Lenh Tuan (Viet Nam) and Brahm Prakash (India). The stamp set has a size of 43 x 32mm and 32 x 43mm.
According to the plan, India Post will print 500,000 national postage stamps, 500,000 international postage stamps and 100,000 miniature panels. Vietnam Post will print 500,000 national postage stamps and 50,000 international stamps.
Before releasing this stamp set, Vietnam Post issued a stampset of 4 pieces on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Indian Prime Minister J.Neru (1889 - 1964) in January 1989.
