Date of Issue : 5 Aug 2013
Stamp Size : 148 mm x 36 mm
Singapore celebrated its 50 years of independence in 2015. Counting down to this significant milestone of the nation, a series of stamps were issued by Singapore Post, with the first series of stamps issued in 2013. Also celebrating the nation's 48th independence, there is a total of five stamps and a miniature sheet issued in 2013. The souvenir sheet (as shown above) combines the five stamps in this issue, highlighting significant moments and achievements in Singapore's history since gaining independence in 1965. From left to right, the themes featured are beating SARS together, cleaning and greening of the nation's city, conquering the nation's water challenges, living together in harmony as well as forging a vibrant economy. This souvenir sheet was given by Singapore Post to their valued customers. As for me, this was given to me by another collector (lucky me!).