Monday, August 26, 2013

Credits : George Wu (Taiwan)

Signature Taiwan Delicacies Postage Stamps - Gourmet Snacks

Date of Issue : 18th August 2013

This set of stamps features the Gourmet Snacks found in Taiwan. First set of issue was on Home Cooked Dishes (released on 31st Jan 13)

4-1 : Smelly Tofu
4-2 : Meat Balls
4-3 : Oyster Omelette
4-4 : Braised Meat Rice


2015 World Stamp Exhibition (Series 2)


Date of Issue : 23rd August 2013

To commemorate Singapore's golden jubilee in 2015, the Association of Singapore Philatelists (ASP) sucessfully bids the hosting rights of World Stamp Exhibition.

This showcases the second series of the stamps, 2 designs from the "1970: Osaka Expo".

2-1 : A seashell, a hard protective outer layer created by an animal that lives in the sea. The shell is part of of the body of the animal.
2-2 : The guppy (Poecilia reticulato) - small colourful species of freshwater tropical fish which makes it popular as an aquarium fish. Guppies often display elaborated patterns on their tail fin, with the male being generally more brightly coloured; female guppies however are larger in size and have a shorter tail as compared to the male. It primarily feeds on algae and small invertebrates.

Below is a set of stamps which was featured in the 1970 Osaka Expo.



Sunday, August 11, 2013

Singapore : 48 Years of Indepence (1965-2013)

Date of Issue : 5th August 2013

In 2015, Singapore would turn 50, to mark this Golden Jubilee, a series of three sets of commemorative stamps will be launch from 2013-2015. This would be the first set - showcasing examples what Singaporeans have shared, overcome and achieved together

5-1 : Beating SARS together
5-2 : Cleaning and Greening our City
5-3 : Conquering our Water Challenges
5-4 : Living Together in Harmony
5-5 : Forging a Vibrant Economy


Singapore : 48 Years of Indepence (1965-2013)


Friday, August 9, 2013

Singapore Tentative Stamp Programme 2013

Attached is 'Singapore Tentative Stamp Programme for Year 2013'. Source : Singapore Post

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