For Immediate Release I am Singaporean Stamps to Mark Singapore s 49 Years of Independence (1965-2014) Date of Issue: 04 August 2014 Complete set of I am Singaporean stamps(s$3.90) Singapore, 03 Aug 2013 - To celebrate Singapore's 50th year of nation building, a series of three sets of commemorative stamps will be released from 2013 to 2015. The first set of stamps with the theme, Our Journey Together was released last August, showcasing examples of what we have shared, overcome and achieved together as a nation. This year, SingPost will be releasing the next set of stamps, I am Singaporean to celebrate Singapore s 49 years of independence. Second in the series, this 2014 stamp set celebrates the unique traits, values and characteristics of Singaporeans and this island we call home. Page 1 of 5
What does I am Singaporean means? Island: Arts and Culture: Makan: Singapore Spirit: Inclusive: National Service: Great Singapore Sale: Airport: Park Connector Network: Orchid: Singapore, a sunny island well known for our tropical climate all year round. Our melting pot of different races and culture is home to a myriad of arts and cultural performances, festivals and events. Here, eating (makan) ranks as one of the top national pastime. From chicken rice and chilli crab to teh tarik and roti prata, there s a mind-boggling variety of food options to suit everyone s palette. A quiet determination to press on in the face of tough times, and the resilience to fight the odds no matter what. We are a nation known to always punch above our weight. Our shared sense of purpose to build an inclusive society for all, where each individual will have the opportunity to contribute to and share the fruits of our nation s success. A rite of passage for all Singaporean young men, and an opportunity to build life-long friendships and strength in character. NS turns our boys to men. We love shopping so much that we even immortalise it as a festival of sorts every year. Changi Airport - Singapore s international gateway and an icon that makes us instantly recognisable to the world, and one that we are so proud of. Singapore has been championing the clean and green cause before being environmentally friendly became popular. Today, we have an intricate network of green corridors and biking routes that we are proud of. Hardy, resilient and able to bloom throughout the year, Singapore s national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim, truly embodies our Singapore Spirit. Page 2 of 5
Racial Harmony: Esplanade: Acronyms: National Day Parade We are a society that celebrates diversity, and yet is united in harmony. We are multi-cultural and multi-racial, and to us, our racial harmony is a fundamental principle that we live by. An iconic building at our waterfront landscape, the centre for performing arts for our island home. We have a penchant for acronyms, perhaps because we are an efficient bunch. From ECP to PIE, CPF to HDB - these acronyms pepper our daily conversations. An annual celebration of our country s journey of independence and achievements. It is also an occasion where Singaporeans don red and white, paint their faces with the national flag and sing our national songs with pride and gusto! Postman Abdul Halim Bin Siran, 49 years old and Postman of the Year 2013, said: Singapore is where I grew up, got married and have a family. I am grateful that 21-year-old daughter grew up in a good and safe environment. As for me and my wife, we have stable jobs. We are proud to be Singaporean. Products on Sale Besides this set of 15 1 st Local stamps (S$3.90), other stamp products of this issue include the Miniature Sheet (S$2.00), the Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with the complete set of stamps (S$4.80), the Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with Miniature Sheet (S$2.75), the Presentation Pack with complete set of stamps and a miniature sheet (S$7.90). Please refer to Appendix 1 for more information. The I am Singaporean stamp issue is available from tomorrow, 4 August 2014 at all post offices, the Singapore Philatelic Museum and online at www.stampdelight.com. - End - Page 3 of 5
About Singapore Post Limited (Reg. No. 199201623M) Singapore Post (SingPost) is the leading provider of mail, logistics and ecommerce solutions in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region, with operations in more than 10 countries. As Singapore s national postal service provider, SingPost offers trusted communications through domestic and international postal services as well as end-to-end integrated mail solutions covering secure data printing, letter-shopping, delivery and mailroom management, among others. Leveraging its regional network and infrastructure, SingPost offers fully integrated ecommerce logistics solutions covering the four areas of freight, customs & regulations management, warehousing & fulfilment, last mile delivery & returns as well as ecommerce web services, to its customers. SingPost was listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange in 2003. To learn more about SingPost, please visit www.singpost.com. About Singapore50 Singapore is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence in 2015. To commemorate and celebrate this major milestone in our nation s history, Singaporeans will not only have a say in how the nation celebrates its Golden Jubilee, they will also be invited to plan and organise activities. To guide and coordinate the plans for the 50th anniversary celebrations, a Steering Committee chaired by Minister for Education Heng Swee Keat has been formed. Named the Singapore50 (SG50) Steering Committee, it comprises representatives from the public, private and people sectors. For more information on SG50, please visit www.singapore50.sg. ~~~~~~~~~~ For general information on SingPost, visit us at www.singpost.com Page 4 of 5
APPENDIX 1 Items on Sale Price First Day Cover (without stamps) S$ 0.25* Complete set of stamps S$ 3.90 Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with stamps S$ 4.80* Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with Miniature Sheet S$ 2.75* Presentation Pack (with complete set of stamps and Miniature Sheet) S$ 7.90* Miniature Sheet S$ 2.00 Technical Details Date of Issue : 4 August 2014 Denominations : 1 st Local x 15 designs Stamp Size : 24.9mm x 24.5mm Miniature Sheet Size : 113mm x 80mm (48mm x 48.2mm for the $2 stamp in the Miniature Sheet) Perforation : 13 Paper : Unwatermarked Printing Process : Offset Lithography Printer : Secura Singapore Pte Ltd Sheet Content : 15 stamps per sheet (each sheet comprises a set of 1 st Local stamps x 15 designs) Designed By : Cherie Zheng, Lim Wen Bin, Wong Jun Yi (Pinch Design Pte Ltd) * Prices inclusive of prevailing GST for purchases within Singapore 1 st Local stamps can be used to make up the postage for overseas mail Page 5 of 5