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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Stamp - Pond Life - Low Value Definitive Stamp (Date of Issue: 13 April 2011)

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Discover the Ecological Diversity in a Pond in the New Low Value Definitive Stamp

Singapore, 12 April 2011 - In this new low value definitive stamp series of 10 stamps to be released on 13 April 2011, SingPost brings the amazing diversity and beauty of a pond ecosystem which are part of our natural heritage that few of us may actually see.

This new low value definitive stamp series will complete the ‘Pond Life’ definitive collection. The high value definitive ‘Pond Life’ stamp set was issued on 16 February this year.

This set of low value definitive stamp sets with its intricate designs shows some commonly found life forms at a pond.

Date Of Issue : 13 Apr, 2011
Local Price : S$ 4.08
Overseas Price : S$ 4.08

PHOTO: Definitives - Pond Life (Low Value) - Stamps
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The eight low-value stamps feature the White-Collared Kingfisher (5¢), Diving Beetle (20¢), Common Redbolt (Dragonfly) (30¢), Ornate Coraltail (Damselfly) (45¢), Black Marsh Terrapin (50¢), White-Breasted Waterhen (55¢), Common Greenback (65¢) and Common Toad (80¢).

Date Of Issue : 13 Apr, 2011
Local Price : S$ 2.40
Overseas Price : S$ 2.40

PHOTO: Definitives - Pond Life (Low Value) - Self-adhesive Booklet
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The 1st Local and 2nd Local stamps spot the lovely Water Lily and the striking Water Hyacinth respectively. Water lily (Nymphaea) is a fresh water plant found in most parts of the world. It is rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves and flowers floating on the water surface. The leaves are round and the flowers are wonderfully showy and fragrant, lasting only a few days.

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a free-floating perennial aquatic plant with broad, thick, glossy, ovate leaves and has long, spongy and bulbous stalks. The feathery, freely hanging roots are purple-black.

Flowers are mostly lavender to pink in colour with six petals. Though in dense population, it can be quite a serious nuisance in water catchment areas and disrupts all life on and around the water area, there are studies on using the plant to detoxify sewage and sludge.

Date Of Issue : 13 Apr, 2011
Local Price : S$ 28.00
Overseas Price : S$ 26.17

PHOTO: Definitives - Pond Life (Low Value) - Collector Sheet
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There are less than 10 documented species of Kingfishers found in Singapore and the White-Collared Kingfisher (Todirhamphus chloris) featured in this set is one of the most commonly found species. Its aquamarine-blue upper parts and head, black bill, thick white collar and entirely white underparts, as well as its call that sounds like a harsh kek-kek kek-kek, like the White-throated kingfisher (halcyon smyrnensis) but with the notes in couplets and higher pitched, distinguish the White-collared Kingfisher from its cousins. It is a medium-sized kingfisher, measuring about 24cm in length. Both sexes are alike, although the female is more greenish in colour when seen in comparison with the male.

The Diving Beetle (Cybister rugosus, part of the family Dytiscoidea) is an aquatic diving beetle and rather sizeable. A voracious predator, this beetle hunts a wide variety of prey, including other insects, tadpoles, and small fish. They are able fliers, usually at night, when they use the reflection of moonlight to locate new water sources, this location method can sometimes cause them to land on wet roads or other hard wet surfaces.

When ready to dive, it stores a supply of air under its wings for breathing while under water. Two important worldwide genera (Dytiscus and Cybister) are more than 35 mm (1.4 inches) long and are raised and eaten as delicacies.

Date Of Issue : 13 Apr, 2011
Local Price : S$ 5.95
Overseas Price : S$ 5.58

PHOTO: Definitives - Pond Life (Low Value) - Presentation pack
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One of the world’s oldest insects - the dragonfly Common Redbolt, (Rhodothemis rufa) is commonly found in Singapore, particularly in weedy ponds, lagoons in lowland, and water channels. The dragonfly is a valuable predator that eats mosquitoes, and other small insects like flies, bees and ants. The Dragonfly is also known as the Ruby Darter or Spine-legged red bolt. Sub adult males and brownish colored females have a characteristic cream colored stripe reaching from prothorax to almost mid-abdomen. On the other hand, fully matured males are bright red in colour.

The Damselfly, Ornate Coraltail (Ceriagrion cerinorubellum), also known as Bi-coloured Damsel, is the most common and beautiful species of damselflies. It is easily found in many of Singapore’s parks particularly around ponds, drains, canal, open streams, and is relatively big in size compared to other damselflies.

The Black Marsh Terrapin (Siebenrockiella crassicollis) is known as the 'Smiling Terrapin' on account of its upwardly curved jaw line. Growing only to about 20 cm in size, this is one of the region's smallest terrapins. It feeds on frogs, freshwater prawns, worms and snails, as well as carrion.

The White-Breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) is the most common of the Rail family in Singapore. It feeds mainly on seeds, insects, small fish, and also nibble on worms, shoots and roots of marsh plants.

The Common Greenback (Rana erythraea) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. Commonly found near a pond, it lives in damp grass and undergrowth, and plunges into the water when alarmed. Its diet includes insects, worms and slugs, and its eggs are laid in clumps.

The Common Toad or Asian Toad (Bufo melanostictus) is differentiated from a frog by its shorter legs and warty skin, and its eggs are laid in long strings. It hides in the ground and hunts for food at night, feeding on insects, larvae, spiders, slugs and worms. Larger toads may also eat small reptiles and rodents, which are swallowed alive.

Products on Sale

Stamp collectors will be thrilled with the specially-wide range of stamp products that come with this issue, notably the special collector’s sheet, priced at S$28.00, which presents all the 14 high and low value stamps, and two different first-day covers, i.e. the Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with 1st local and 2nd local stamps (S$1.25) and the Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with 5¢, 20¢, 30¢, 45¢, 50¢, 55¢, 65¢ and 80¢ stamps (S$4.35). First day cover will be cancelled with a special ‘Pond Life’ postmark.

Apart from the special collector’s sheet and Pre-cancelled First-Day Covers, collectors can also purchase the complete set of ten stamps (S$4.08), the Presentation Pack (S$5.95), and self-adhesive stamp booklet (S$2.55). SingPost is extending S$0.15 discount for 1st local stamp booklets/stamp sheets of 10s, started on 15 May 2010, to a full year ending 14 May 2011.

All stamp products of this issue will be on sale from 13 April 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.

Definitive stamps are stamps produced to meet normal postal demand, with new issues released every three to five years. SingPost’s last definitive stamp series was issued in 2007 featuring flora and fauna.

Information and enquiries
For more information on this new stamp issue, please visit http://www.singpost.com.

Items on Sale & Price

First Day Cover (without stamps) S$0.25*
Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with 1st and 2nd local stamps S$1.25*
Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with 5¢, 20¢, 30¢, 45¢, 50¢,
55¢, 65¢ and 80¢ stamps S$4.35*
Complete set of stamps (1st local, 2nd local, 5¢, 20¢, 30¢, 45¢, 50¢, 55¢, 65¢ and 80¢) S$4.08
Self-adhesive Stamp Booklet (1st local x 10 stamps) S$2.55
Presentation Pack S$5.95*
Collectors’ Sheet S$28.00

* Prices inclusive of prevailing GST for purchases within Singapore

Technical Details

Date of Issue : 13 April 2011
Denominations : 1st local, 2nd local, 5¢, 20¢, 30¢, 45¢, 50¢, 55¢, 65¢ and 80¢
Stamp Size : 30 mm x 27 mm - 1st Local, 2nd Local, 40 mm x 30 mm - 5¢, 20¢, 30¢, 45¢, 50¢, 55¢, 65¢ and 80¢
Collectors’ Sheet : 240 mm x 155 mm
Self-adhesive Stamp Booklet : 70 mm x 80 mm
Perforation : 14
Sheet Content : 50 stamps per sheet
Paper : Unwatermarked
Printing Process : Rotogravure
Printer : Joh Enschede Sercurity Print
Designer : Eric Kong (Design Vizio)

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Stamp - Heritage Trial: Kent Ridge Park Trial (Date of Issue: 22 September 2010)

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Date Of Issue : 22 Sep, 2010
Designer: Eric Kong (Design vizio)
By Singapore Post

PICTURE: Heritage Trail - Kent Ridge Park Trail Complete Set of Stamps
Local Price: S$ 2.87
Overseas Price: S$ 2.87
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PICTURE: Presentation Pack (Inside): S$4.65*
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Then ......

Formerly known as Pasir Panjang Ridge, Kent Ridge Park was originally a lowland evergreen rainforest filled with crops - such as pineapple, rubber, pepper and gambier - planted by the early settlers of Singapore.

It was used as a fortress by the British in the defense of Singapore and was the site of one of the last battles fought against the Japanese - the Battle for Pasir Panjang, at a hill at the park called Bukit Chandu - during the World War II.

The Governor of Singapore, Sir John Fearns Nicoll, officially opened it in 1954, in commemoration of a visit to the park by the Duchess of Kent and her son, the Duke of Kent, on 3rd October 1952.

It was gazetted by the National Heritage Board as one of 11 World War II sites in Singapore in 1995.

Now ......

31k Bukit Chandu, the remaining black and white colonial bungalow that used to house senior British Army officers has been restored and converted into a World War II museum called Reflections at Bukit Chandu.

PICTURE: Heritage Trial, Kent Ridge Park Trial - 2nd Local

Three life-sized statues and a plaque outside the museum were installed to honour those who had fought and died in the defense of Singapore at Bukit Chandu. Two M114 155mm howitzer guns and an AMX-13 Light Tank - decommissioned military artillery donated by the Ministry of Defence - can also be found in the park. It also serves as a reminder of an important chapter in our Singapore's modern history.

PICTURE: Heritage Trial, Kent Ridge Park Trial - 65￠

A 280metre long canopy walk, located at the eastern part of the park was completed in October 2003, linking Kent Ridge Park to the Reflections at Bukit Chandu.

PICTURE: Heritage Trial, Kent Ridge Park Trial - 80￠

With its undisturbed habitat and abundant plant life, visitors can enjoy the lush greenery and have a panoramic view of the sea as well as some of the southern islands from the highest point of the park, 61metres above sea level, at carpark B.

PICTURE: Heritage Trial, Kent Ridge Park Trial - $1.10

PICTURE: The various species of flora and fauna along the trail of the 47-hectare park in western Singapore, intrinsically shown in this set of presentation stamps

Embark onto an exciting history and nature walk to uncover the various species of flora and fauna along the trail of the 47-hectare park in western Singapore, between the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Science Park, and learn about the history that accompanied along the trail, intrinsically shown in this set of stamps.

By Singapore Post

PICTURE: Heritage Trail - Kent Ridge Park Trail Presentation Pack
Date Of Issue: 22 Sep, 2010
Local Price: S$ 4.65
Overseas Price: S$ 4.37
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Officially opened in 1954 and gazetted by the National Heritage Board as one of 11 World War II sites in Singapore in 1995, Kent Ridge Park is a 47-hectare public park in western Singapore, between the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Science Park.

With its undisturbed habitat and abundant plant life, embark onto an exciting history and nature walk to uncover the various species of flora and fauna along the trail of the park, and learn about the history that accompanied along the trail, intrinsically shown in this set of stamps.

Date of Issue: 22 September 2010
Denominations: 2nd Local, 65¢, 80¢, $1.10
Stamp Size: 40.8mm x 29.85mm
Perforation: 13
Paper: Unwatermarked
Printing Process: Offset Lithography
Printer: Secura Singapore Pte Ltd
Sheet Content: 40 stamps per sheet
Designer: Eric Kong (Design vizio)
Acknowledgements: Special thanks to National Parks Board (NParks)
By Singapore Post

PICTURE: Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with stamps (Front): S$3.70*

PICTURE: Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with stamps (Rear): S$3.70*

First Day Cover (without stamps): S$0.25*
Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with stamps: S$3.70*

PICTURE: Presentation Pack (Inside): S$4.65*
Obtainable from any Post Office and the Singapore Philatelic Museum

PICTURE: Presentation Pack Front): S$4.65*

PICTURE: Presentation Pack (Rear): S$4.65*

* Prices inclusive of 7% GST for purchases within Singapore

First Day Cover (without stamps) is available for sale at least one week before issue date.

2nd Local stamps can be used to make up the postage for overseas mail.

The designs in this leaflet were reproduced from rough visuals. Detail may be subject to change.

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Reference

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Stamp - Blazing the trial (Date of issue: 14 August 2010, YOG) II

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Date of issue: 14 August 2010
Designer: Cubix International Pte Ltd

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By Singapore Post

PHOTO: First Day Cover

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SINGAPORE 2010 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES 14 - 26 August 2010

On 21 February 2008, Singapore celebrated with fanfare when the International Olympic Committee (I0C) announced its decision to hold the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Singapore in 2010. The announcement, broadcast live in front of an enthusiastic crowd, took place at the Padang.

PHOTO: 1st Local Stamp

Eighteen months later, thousands gathered once again at the Padang to celebrate the One-Year Countdown Event on 14 August 2009. It also celebrated the progress Singapore had made as well as its readiness to host the first YOG with the unveiling of a Countdown Clock set against the historic City Hall.

PHOTO: 65¢ Stamp

In August 2010, the nation will witness the official opening of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, inking Singapore in history books as the first Host City of the YOG.

PHOTO: $1.10 Stamp

The multi-sport event offers an integrated sport, culture and education programme, aligned to the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect. Depicted in this set of stamps are the official mascots, Lyo and Merly, in different poses, representing the liveliness and youthfulness of the athletes.

PHOTO: $2 Stamp

To welcome the coming of the inaugural YOC, the Youth Olympic Flame made its way across the world to one city in each of the five continents of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.

PHOTO: Lyo and Merly

The journey of the Youth Olympic Flame (JYOF) will connect people from all over the world to the Olympic Movement, uniting them in celebration of the spirit of Olympism.

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PHOTO: The torch for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games is passed to the first Greek torchbearer Apolstolos Koutavas during the flame lighting ceremony in Ancient Olympia, Greece
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In July 2010, the Youth Olympic Flame was lit in Greece and continued on its journey to Berlin (Germany), Dakar (Senegal), Mexico City (Mexico), Auckland (New Zealand) and Seoul (Republic of Korea). The Flame arrived in Singapore for a six-day round-island torch relay before lighting the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (Singapore 2010). The Olympic Flame, one of the most powerful and emotive symbols of the Olympic Movement, will burn brightly throughout the duration of Singapore 2010.

PHOTO: Singapore Youth Olympic Games, 14th to 26th August 2010.
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Youth Olympic Flame

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Singapore 2010 is not just about sports, competition and breaking records. It is about doing one's best; about participating as much as about winning; about forging friendships in spite of diversity; about respecting oneself and others, rules and regulations, and the environment.

PHOTO: Presentation Pack Stamps

Let us bask in the excitement of Singapore 2010 as we start the Games!

PHOTO: First Day Cover

Date of Issue: 14 August 201 0
Denominations: 1st Local, 65¢, $1.10, $2
Stamp Size: 48mm x 30.45mm
Perforation: 13¼ x 13¾
Paper: Unwatermarked
Printing Process: Offset Lithography
Printer: joh Enschede Security Print
SheetContent: 10
Designed by: Cubix International Pte Ltd
First Day Cover (without stamps): $0.25*
Pre-cancelled FDC affixed with stamps: $4.90*
Presentation Pack: $5.90*

PHOTO: Presentation Pack

Obtainable from any Post Office and the Singapore Philatelic Museum.
* Prices inclusive of 7% GST for purchases within Singapore.
First Day Covers without stamps are available for purchase at least one week before the issue date.
1st Local stamps can be used to make up the postage for overseas mail The designs were reproduced from rough visuals.
Details may be subject to change.