Date of Issue : 9 Oct 2023
Postmark : Singapore
Denomination : 60c, 80c, 90c, S$1.15 and S$1.50
Stamp Size : 45 mm x 44.75 mm
Paper : Unwatermarked
Printing Process : Offset Lithography
At a time long before the invention of Alexander Graham Bell's box telephone, when people were separated by great distances, sending a handwritten note or a letter was the only viable mode of communication. Celebrating 165 years of postal services in Singapore, this stamp issue illustrates the key milestones in the evolution of postal services in Singapore. Inspired by isometric art and drawing, the stamps feature :
- 60c – The Colonial Heritage, marking the formation of an independent postal department in 1858
- 80c – The First Airmail Arrives, marking the landing of the first airmail in Singapore in 1919
- 90c – Making Every Delivery Count, celebrating the introduction of postal codes in 1950
- S$1.15 – Integrating New Technologies, highlighting innovations like POPStation smart lockers
- S$1.50 – A Smarter and More Sustainable Future, showcasing Singapore Post’s commitment to technology and sustainability