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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Stamp - 20th World Orchid Conference

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Unique Orchids Blossom on World Orchid Conference 2011 Stamp Set
Stamp set commemorates the 20th World Orchid Conference in Singapore
Date of Issue: 12 November 2011

PHOTO: 20th World Orchid Conference - Stamps
Date Of Issue : 12 Nov, 2011
Local Price : S$ 4.16
Overseas Price : S$ 4.16
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Singapore, 10 November 2011 – Singapore Post (SingPost) shares Singapore’s pride in hosting the 20th World Orchid Conference (20WOC), “Where New and Old World Orchids Meet”, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre from 13 to 20 November 2011 by issuing a series of specially-designed commemorative stamps.

PHOTO: 20th World Orchid Conference - Collector's Sheet
Date Of Issue : 12 Nov, 2011
Local Price : S$ 8.00
Overseas Price : S$ 7.48
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The 20WOC is co-organised by National Parks Board (NParks) and Orchid Society of South East Asia (OSSEA). Last held in Singapore 48 years ago, Singapore is the only Asian city with the rare privilege of hosting the iconic international event for a second time.

PHOTO: 20th World Orchid Conference - Presentation Pack
Date Of Issue : 12 Nov, 2011
Local Price : S$ 6.05
Overseas Price : S$ 5.66
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On Saturday, 12 November 2011, the First Day Cover of this stamp set will be featured at the Opening Ceremony of the 20WOC. In addition, a special Collector’s Sheet will be issued to make this event even more memorable for the visiting delegates.

PHOTO: Pre-cancelled First Day Cover (S$5.05)
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The orchids illustrated in this stamp issue will also be on display at the World Orchid Show, which is a part of the 20WOC. The World Orchid Show will feature more than 75 stunning displays of orchid species and hybrids by exhibitors from 23 countries.

These orchids can also be found in The Singapore Botanic Gardens and National Orchid Garden. The Singapore Botanic Gardens and National Orchid Garden boast among the finest orchid collections in the world.

At the National Orchid Garden, three hectares of carefully landscaped slopes provide a setting for over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids, with about 600 species and hybrids on display.

PHOTO: Vanda Miss Joaquim(face value 1st Local): is the National Flower of Singapore, Named after the originator, Miss Agnes Joquim in 1893. It was chosen as the National Flower of Singapore on 15th April 1981.

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PHOTO: Renathera 20th WOC Singapore 2011 (face value 45¢): This official flower of the show, exhibit and conference. This red orchid is free flowering and produces long lasting blooms all year round. The red blossoms signify prosperity, wealth and success.

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“It is an honour for Singapore to be able to host the prestigious 20th World Orchid Conference this year, and we are pleased to commemorate this event by working together with SingPost to produce a special series of stamps that showcase these unique orchids found in Singapore. Through these beautifully illustrated stamps, we hope that more people will come to better appreciate the intricate beauty of orchids, and its contributions to Singapore,” said Dr. Kiat W. Tan, Chairman of the 20WOC Organising Committee, and CEO of Gardens by the Bay.

PHOTO: Dendrobium World Peace (face value 65¢): The well shaped, good texture flowers of some 7cm across, come with white or creamy petals and sepals that are veined light purple. The vigorous hybrid commemorates the 50th anniversary of the United Nations in 1995.

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PHOTO: Cyrtocidium Goldiana (face value 80¢): This flower is widely known as a “Golden Shower” in Singapore and other parts of the world. where it has been a staple cut flower in the early years. The elegant yellow flower gives an overall impression of a ball-room dancer in a voluminous skirt lending itself to be also called the “Dancing Ladies”.

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Mr Woo Keng Leong, Executive Vice President (Postal), SingPost said, “The orchids depicted in the 20th World Orchid Conference stamp set are cultivated in Singapore and chosen for their significance. This stamp issue will appeal to thematic stamp collectors and delegates alike. Apart from honouring the beauty that is in our midst, this set of stamps marks a significant event for Singapore and SingPost is happy to be part of this momentous occasion.”

PHOTO: Grammatophyllum speciosum (face value $2): This is largest orchid in the world with sprays of lowers two meters or more in length. Also known as the Tiger Orchid because markings on the flowers resemble that of the skin of a tiger.

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Featured in this stamp issue are five well-known orchids. Depicted on the 1st local stamp is Vanda Miss Joaquim, the national flower of Singapore, and on the 45-cents stamp, Renanthera 20th WOC Singapore, the official flower of the 20WOC. The 65-cents stamp portrayed Dendrobium World Peace, and on the 80-cents stamp is Cyrtocidium Goldiana which is popularly known as ‘Golden Shower’ in Singapore and ‘Dancing Ladies’. The S$2 stamp features Grammatophyllum speciosum, the largest orchid in the world and is also known as the Tiger Orchid.

PHOTO: 20th World Orchid Conference - Presentation Pack (S$6.05)

Besides the complete set of five stamps (S$4.16), SingPost is also releasing the Presentation Pack (S$6.05), Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with the complete set of stamps (S$5.05) and Collector’s Sheet (S$8.00).

PHOTO: Pre-cancelled First Day Cover (S$5.05)

All stamp products of this issue will be on sale from 12 November 2011 at the 20WOC shop at the World Orchid Show, all post offices and the Singapore Philatelic Museum. Orders can also be made at SingPost’s online shopping portal, vPOST, http://shop.vpost.com.sg.

PHOTO: Singapore stamps 2011 – 20th World Orchid Conference
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About 20th World Orchid Conference

Organised by National Parks Board (NParks) and Orchid Society of South East Asia (OSSEA), the 20th World Orchid Conference is a prestigious international event that will be held in Singapore from 13 to 20 November 2011. Singapore has the honour and privilege to be the only Asian city to host this triennial event for the second time. Known as the ‘Olympics of Orchids’, the World Orchid Conference was last held in Singapore in 1963. A key feature of the event is the World Orchid Show, which will feature some of the world’s finest and most spectacular orchids.

Since its conception by Gordon W. Dillon, the World Orchid Conference has evolved into a premier world-renowned horticulture event and is the largest, most significant event in the international orchid calendar today.

For more information, please visit: http://www.20woc.com.sg and www.facebook.com/20woc

Items on Sale Price
First Day Cover (without stamps) S$0.25*
Complete set of stamps S$4.16
Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with stamps S$5.05*
Presentation Pack S$6.05*
Collector’s Sheet S$8.00*

PHOTO: 20th World Orchid Conference - Presentation Pack (S$6.05)

PHOTO: Pre-cancelled First Day Cover (S$5.05)
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Technical Details
Date of Issue : 12 November 2011
Denominations : 1st Local, S$0.45, S$0.65, S$0.80 and S$2.00 / S$5 in Collector’s Sheet
Stamp Size : 40mm x 30mm; 78mm x 39.9mm (S$5 in Collector’s Sheet)
Collector’s Sheet Size : 141mm x 96.2mm
Perforation : 14 x 14
Paper : Unwatermarked
Printing Process : Offset Lithography
Printer : Southern Colour Print
Sheet Content : 10 Stamps per sheet
Designers : Nicodemus Loh F C

* Prices inclusive of prevailing GST for purchases within Singapore

PHOTO: The Vanda Miss Joaquim is an orchid hybrid between Vanda hookeriana and Vanda teres. This flower was named after Agnes Joaquim in 1893, by the first director of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Mr H.N. Ridley. To foster national pride and identity, the Vanda Miss Joaquim was selected as Singapore’s national flower in 1981.

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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Stamp - Singapore-Egypt Joint Issue - Significant Rivers

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Singapore-Egypt Joint Issue - Stamps
Date Of Issue : 17 Oct, 2011

PHOTO: Singapore-Egypt Joint Issue - Singapore and Egypt Stamps
Date Of Issue : 17 Oct, 2011
Local Price : S$ 3.10
Overseas Price : S$ 3.10
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PHOTO: Singapore-Egypt Joint Issue - Miniature Sheet
Date Of Issue : 17 Oct, 2011
Local Price : S$ 3.30
Overseas Price : S$ 3.10
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Singapore and Egypt enjoy warm and long-standing relations. Our ties with Egypt go back to the days of then President Gamal Abdel Nasser and then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. Giants in their time, they paved the way and laid down strong foundations for enduring bilateral ties. Egypt was the first Arab country to recognise Singapore’s independence in August 1965 and it was also the first Middle Eastern country with which Singapore established diplomatic relations in November 1966. Since then, bilateral relations have grown from strength to strength. Bilateral cooperation has expanded significantly and covers areas such as aviation, trade and investments, culture and education.

PHOTO: Singapore-Egypt Joint Issue - Presentation Pack
Date Of Issue : 17 Oct, 2011
Local Price : S$ 8.20
Overseas Price : S$ 7.70
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This stamp issue interestingly depicts the two Significant Rivers (Nile and Singapore Rivers) of Egypt and Singapore.

PHOTO: Significant Rivers Long Stamps, $1.10 & $2.00

The significance of featuring both Nile and Singapore Rivers lies in the fact that both rivers have been closely associated with the evolution of Egypt and Singapore. Historically, when Singapore was founded in 1819, the Singapore River served as the main life-line of the then colony. Trade, commerce and finance sprung up on the banks of the river, which enabled Singapore to flourish as an entreport. Over the years of Singapore’s rapid economic development, the Singapore River has been an integral part of its success.

PHOTO: Presentation Pack (S$8.20*) - Cover

PHOTO: Presentation Pack (S$8.20*) - Singapore and Egypt Stamp

Today, the Singapore River continues to play an important role as part of the Marina reservoir after a dam, known as the Marina Barrage, was built at its mouth to create a new reservoir of freshwater. In tandem with the economic changes in Singapore, the Singapore River has been transformed from a trading hub to a major tourist attraction.

PHOTO: Presentation Pack (S$8.20*) - Minature Sheet

Similarly, the Nile River, the longest river in the world, has been the lifeline of civilization in Egypt since the Stone Age. In fact, the ancient Greek historian Herodotus described Egypt as the gift of the Nile. Flowing northwards into the Mediterranean Sea, the Nile irrigates Egypt’s rich agricultural lands. The Nile also sustains the major population centres in Egypt which are located along its banks. The river got its name from the Greek word Neilos, which means valley. Many modern travellers to Egypt today take a Nile cruise as part of their sightseeing package. For to see the land as its people do, one must journey on the river. When cruising on the Nile, one might pass by the ancient and significant sites of different great temples of historical magnificence, allowing one to bask in the stories of the past, while yet embracing the sight of the present. Truly, the Nile is the Heart of the ancient and modern land of Egypt.

PHOTO: Singapore FDC (First Day Cover) on "Singapore-Egypt Joint Issue - Significant Rivers"

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PHOTO: Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with Singapore and Egypt stamps S$3.95*

PHOTO: Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with a miniature sheet S$3.95*

Items on Sale Price

First Day Cover (without stamps) S$0.25*
Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with stamps S$3.95*
Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with a miniature sheet S$3.95*
Complete set of stamps S$3.10
Presentation Pack S$8.20*
Set of 2 Pre-cancelled Commemorative Cover affixed with Singapore and Egypt stamps S$6.70*

Technical Details

Date of Issue : 17 October 2011
Denominations : S$1.10, S$2.00
Stamp Size : 162mm x 30mm
Perforation : 13
Paper : Unwatermarked
Printing Process : Offset Lithography
Printer : Secura Singapore Pte Ltd
Sheet Content : 10 Stamps per sheet
Designers : Wong Wui Kong (Singapore River)
Designers : Mrs Amany Ahmed and Mrs Rasha El Zonkoly (The Nile River)

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Stamps - National Day 2011 (Areas of Historical Significance in Singapore)

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Singapore, to celebrate Singapore’s 46th year of independence, SingPost released a set of four new stamps entitled “Areas of Historical Significance in Singapore” on Monday, 8 August 2011.

Date Of Issue : 08 Aug, 2011

Local Price : S$ 3.20

Overseas Price : S$ 3.20

PHOTO: National day 2011 - Areas of Historical Significance in Singapore - Stamps

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Date Of Issue : 08 Aug, 2011

Local Price : S$ 2.00

Overseas Price : S$ 2.00

PHOTO: National Day 2011 - Areas of Historical Significance in Singapore - Miniature Sheet

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Date Of Issue : 08 Aug, 2011

Local Price : S$ 7.15

Overseas Price : S$ 6.70

PHOTO: National Day 2011 - Areas of Historical Significance in Singapore - Presentation Pack

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Joo Chiat is a residental conservation area, located in between 2 areas, Marine prarade and Geylang. The history of the area can be traced back to the regional sea trade activity at the original southeastern coastline of Singapore and the area was a popular agricultural plot, cultivating nutmeg, gambier and largely coconut (due to the ideal sandy condition of the land) after World War I. After the Japanese Occupation, Changi Market (now Joo Chiat Complex) on Joo Chiat Road became an important trading center for the area.

Named after the late Chew Joo Chiat (Born 1857, China. Died 5 February 1926, Singapore), the area was known as the Confederate Estate Road in its earlier days before 1917.

On 23 July 1993, it was gazetted as a conservation area (under the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore). This resulted in the conservation of many shophouses and bungalows that reflected the typical architectural styles of the turn of the twentieth century. It is also one of the secondary settlements, defined by URA. The other secondary settlements are Balestier, Beach Road, Geylang, Jalan Besar, Jalan Jurong Kechil, Mount Sophia, River Valley, Tanjong Katong and Tiong Bahru. And in February 2011, it was announced to be the first Heritage Town, a project by the National Heritage Board to promote community ownership of heritage. The search for the next heritage town will occur in 2013.

Taman Jurong can be considered as one of the oldest residential precincts in Singapore (1964). It was mainly coastal. swamplands fed by many small rivers meandering through the mangroves in the early days, and was a vast wilderness of jungle and wasteland with no metalled roads. The idea of having an industrial town in the southwestern part of Singapore was first mooted in 1952, and when the late Dr Goh Keng Swee became our first Finance Minister in 1959, attention to jump-start the stagnant economy started. He decided that trading activities could no longer provide the jobs needed for Singapore's growing population and that Singapore must embark on rapid industrialisation.

Implementation of Dr Goh's vision was led by none other then the late Finance Minister, Mr Hon Sui Sen. The Economic Development Board (EDB) was formed on, 1st August 1961 to further develop the area and promote free-enterprise industry for Singapore.

When Jurong Town had grown into a booming industrial estate, EDB passed on the task of planning, development and rnanaging the industriaI estate to Jurong Town Corporation (JTC) on 1st June 1968.

Taman Jurong was at the heart of this early strategy of industrial growth, providing housing for workers and simple entertainment opportunities. It also involved the development of the Chinese and Japanese Gardens in Jurong Lake, and Jurong Bird Park.

Soon after Taman Jurong, JTC developed a second neighbourhood - Boon Lay Garden, followed by a third, Teban Garden, and a fourth, Pandan. Today, Jurong is a bustling, self-contained satellite town with a full range of recreational opportunities and connected to the rest of Singapore by highway and efficient Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines. All these, started from the early pioneering development of ..... Taman Jurong.

Let us take a "walk" down the lanes of past and present, and reminisce about the earlier days of the area.

As our country continuously evolved in developments - technologically, economically as well as structurally in landscapes, let us not forget that amidst all these efforts came a history behind it and the areas that settled the people behind the successes of our country.

Products on Sale

Besides the complete set of four stamps (S$3.20), SingPost is also releasing the Miniature Sheet (S$2.00), the Pre-Cancelled First Day Cover affixed with the complete set of stamps (S$4.05) and Pre-Cancelled First Day Cover affixed with miniature sheet (S$2.75).

PHOTO: Pre-Cancelled First Day Cover affixed with stamps - Majulah!

The First Day Cover will be cancelled with the National Day’s theme, ‘Majulah!’ and its tagline, NDP2011 ‘The Singapore Spirit’.

All stamp products of this issue will be on sale from 8 August 2011 at all post offices and the Singapore Philatelic Museum. Orders can also be made at SingPost’s online shopping portal, vPOST, http://shop.vpost.com.sg.

Sale for Precancelled First Day Covers will be extended from 8 August to 10 August 2011.

PHOTO: Pre-Cancelled First Day Cover affixed with stamps (S$4.05*)

PHOTO: Pre-Cancelled First Day Cover affixed with minature sheet (S$2.75*)

Items on Sale Price

First Day Cover (without stamps) S$0.25*

Miniature Sheet S$2.00

Complete set of stamps S$3.20

Presentation Pack S$7.15*

Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with stamps S$4.05*

Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with miniature sheet S$2.75*

Technical Details

Date of Issue : 8th August 2011

Denominations : S$0.50 x 2 designs, S$1.10 x 2 designs

Stamp Size : 51mm x 30mm

Miniature Sheet Size : 72mm x 51mm

Perforation : 14

Paper : Unwatermarked

Printing Process : Offset Lithography

Printer : Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited

Sheet Content : 10 Stamps per sheet

Designer : Tia Boon Sim

Graphic Designer : Chan Willie

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