Date of Issue : 13 Mar 2014
Postmark : Kuala Lumpur
Denomination : 10 x 60 sen
Stamp Size : 45 mm x 28 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell High Reading Yellow / Green Phosphor Gummed
Printing Process : Lithography
In the earlier Museums & Artefacts stamp issue on 31 Aug 2013 (click here to find out more), only the museum images are visible on the stamps; the artefacts remain hidden underneath a black stripe or band at the right side of each stamp. Using thermochromic printing, when placed under the heat, it will reveal images underneath the thermionic ink. Such thermionic ink is very useful in making flat thermometers, battery testers, clothing, baby bottles and mugs; but the purpose of the ink on stamp is very puzzling. Pos Malaysia reissued the Museum & Artefacts stamps in 2014, this time without thermionic ink, hence unveiling the hidden treasures (i.e. artefacts) on each stamp. The museums and the respective artefacts are :
* Perak Museum in Perak • Elephant Skull
* National Museum in Kuala Lumpur • Dongson Bell
* Lembah Bujang Museum in Kedah • Batu Bersurat Sungai Emas
* Perdana Gallery in Kedah • Bahtera Purba
* Kota Kayang Museum in Perlis • Acuan Pitil
* Labuan Museum in Labuan • Teko Tembaga
* The Chimney Museum in Labuan • Menara Chimney
* Sungai Lembing Museum in Pahang • Kiew Wheel
* Adat Museum in Negeri Sembilan • Keris Panjang
* The Textile Museum in Kuala Lumpur • Kain Sarung Limar Songket