Date of Issue : 5 Jun 1996
Postmark : Singapore
Denomination : Non Value Indicator, 60c, 70c and S$2.00
Stamp Size : 40.5 mm x 30.45 mm
Paper : Unwatermarked
Printing Process : Offset Lithography
A journey through Asia's rich cultural heritage is captured in this stamp issue by Singapore Post on The Asian Civilisations Museum. As Singapore's premier museum dedicated to Asian cultures, the Asian Civilisations Museum plays an important role in helping Singaporeans understand the region's shared history and multicultural roots. Commemorating the opening of the museum's first wing at the historic former Tao Nan School building, through its elegant presentation of historic artefacts, the four stamps in this issue feature remarkable treasures from the museum's collection – Calligraphy in Caoshu Script (Non Value Indicator), a Javanese Divination Manuscript (60c), Temple Hangings from Tamil Nadu (70c), and Calligraphic Implements from Persia and Turkey (S$2.00). Each of the artefacts represents a different facet of Asia's rich cultural heritage and serves as a reminder of the cultural connections that continue to shape Singapore's identity today.