National Monuments Series



Date of Issue : 23 Jan 1991
Postmark : Singapore
Denomination : 2 x 20c, 2 x 50c, 2 x 75c and 2 x RM1.00
Stamp Size : 41.1 mm x 47.22 mm (upper stamps); 41.1 mm x 27.78 mm (lower stamps)
Paper : Unwatermarked
Printing Process : Offset Lithography

Monuments have pride in every country's national heritage showcase. In Singapore, monuments are not only buildings with historic significance, but also visible symbols of the richness of the nation's unique cultural heritage. This stamp issue features the distinctive architectural and aesthetic features of four national monuments of Singapore, 2 stamp designs for each monument – Hong San See Temple (20c), Abdul Gafoor Mosque (50c), Sri Perumal Temple (75) and St Andrew's Cathedral (S$1.00).