Singapore Stamp FDC - 25 Years of Operationally Ready National Service

The 25 Years of Operationally Ready National Service commemorative stamp issue is a tribute to all NSmen who commit themselves to protecting the interests, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Singapore.

The peace and stability Singaporeans enjoy today has largely been achieved through the dedication and commitment of all NSmen over the past 25 years.

The concept in all four stamps shows the transformation of an NSmen in his civilian role to his military role as an Operationally Ready National Servicemen.  He responds to the nation's call at a moment's notice when mobilised.  The visual unifier used in all four stamps is the "mobilisation man" showing a soldier in a ready pose with an M-16 rifle in hand.  The M-16 is the standard weapon used by Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) soldiers.

To show the linkage between the NSman and his contribution to society, four different backgrounds showing different aspects of Singapore are used; the National Day Parade, a beach scene, a residential housing estate and the Singapore skyline.

Depicted on the 20 cents stamp is a civilian taking his pledge to the nation with the National Day Parade in the background and his transformation to an Operationally Ready NSman in the field firing a MILAN anti-tank gun.

The 30 cents stamp shows an NSman at the beach with his family and his transformation to an Operationally Ready NSman on a patrol mission  He is depicted in green camouflage uniform carrying the M-16, the standard weapon used by the SAF.

Featured in the 35 cents stamp is an NSman relaxing at home with a housing estate in the background.  The transformation shows him in a field environment firing a General Purpose Machine Gun.

The 75 cents stamp shows an NSman at his workplace with the Singapore skyline in the background and his transformation to an NSman in a field environment.  It shows an NS commander leading a mission while peering through a pair of binoculars with map in hand.

Date of issue:  1 July 1994
Denominations:  20c, 30c, 35c, 75c
Stamp Size:  45mm x 23.2mm
Perforation: 13-1/4 x 13-3/4
Paper: Unwatermarked
Printing Process:  Offset-Lithography
Printer:  Joh Enschede
Sheet Content: 50 stamps per sheet
Designer: Desmond H S Kuah

Resources:  Singapore Philatelic Bureau

Singapore Stamp FDC Greeting Celebrations Stamp 1994

Date of issue:  14 September 1994
Denomination:  No-value indicator (valued at the prevailing postage up to the basic weight-step for local mail)
Stamp size:  25mm x 30mm
Perforation:  11
Paper:  Unwatermarked
Printing process:  Offset Lithography
Printer: Sprintapak Pty Limited
Designer:  Chua Ban Har

This greetings stamp booklet carry the Celebrations theme, the five designs depict objects associated with celebrations such as balloons, fireworks, gifts, flowers and cakes.  The stamps are peel and stick and have no printed postage value but each stamp can be used on mail up to the basic weight-step for local mail.  The stamps can be used on local mail only.

Accompanying the stamps in the booklet are 10 greetings stickers bearing messages such as Happy Birthday, Congratulations, Best Wishes, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and greetings in Mandarin, Tamil and Malay.  The stickers are self-adhesive too.

China Stamp 1992-1 , Scott 2378-79 1992 Year of the Monkey Zodiac

Scott No: 2378-79
Serial number: 1992-1
Values in set: 2
Date of issue: January 25, 1992
Designers: Cao Hongnian; Xu Yanbo
Engravers: Hu Zhenyuan
Size: 26*31mm
Perforation: 11.5
Sheet composition: 32
Printing process: gravure-engraving combined






These two set of stamps is the first set of the second circle of  the Chinese lunar year stamps, the first circle was released o 1980. The first stamp depicts a peach with the figure of a monkey, which can be always used to celebrate someone's birthday. The second stamp shows a Chinese seal character of monkey in the background of red paper-cut featuring a magpie is announcing good news to everyone.

China Stamp 1996-22 FDC Construction of Railway

China Stamp 1996-22 FDC Construction of Railway

This set of four special stamps was issued on September 01, 1996 by The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China.

1996-22 "Construction of Railway"

Size: 50x30mm

Printed in offset
(4-1) T  Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway      15c
(4-2) T  Lanzhou-West Urumqi Double Track       20c
(4-3) T  Beijing-Jiulong Railway       50c
(4-4) T  Beijing West Railway Station   100c

China Stamp 1996-16 FDC Chinese Automobiles

China Stamp 1996-16 FDC Chinese Automobiles

This set of four special automobiles stamps was issued on July 15, 1996 by The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China.

1996-16 "Chinese Automobiles"

Size: 50x30mm

Printed in offset
(4-1) T  Hongqi Limousine        20c
(4-2) T  Dongfeng Truck           20c
(4-3) T  Jiefang Light Truck       50c
(4-4) T  Beijing Light Cross-country Vehicle   100c

China Stamp 1996-9 FDC Chinese Aircraft

China Stamp 1996-9 FDC Chinese Aircraft

This set of four special stamps was issued on April 17, 1996 by The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China.

1996-9 "Chinese Aircraft"

Size: 50x30mm

Printed in offset
(4-1) T   Chinese Aircraft F-8      20c

(4-2) T   Chinese Aircraft A-5       50c
(4-3) T   Chinese Aircraft Yun-7       50c
(4-4) T   Chinese Aircraft Yun-12   100c

China Stamp 1997-12 The 70th Anniversary of the Founding of The Chinese People's Liberation Army

China Stamp 1997-12 The 70th Anniversary of the Founding of The Chinese People's Liberation Army

This set of five commemorative stamps was issued on Auguest 1, 1997 by The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China.

 

1997-12 "The 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army"

Size: 50x30mm

Printed in offset
(5-1) J  Army        50c

(5-2) J  Navy        50c
(5-3) J  Air Force  50c
(5-4) J  The Armed Forces of Strategic Missile   50c

(5-5) J  Joint Manoeuvres of Army, Navy and Air Force     200c

China Stamp 1996-17 FDC New Tangshan after Quake

China Stamp 1996-17 FDC New Tangshan after Quake

This set of four special stamps was issued on July 28, 1996 by The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the People's Republic of China.

1996-17 "New Tangshan after Quake"
Size: 50x30mm
Printed in offset

(4-1) T Farm Cottage 20c
(4-2) T Factory 50c
(4-3) T Street 50c
(4-4) T Port 100c

Singapore Airmail Aerogramme 1987 35c CTO 3 Design

Singapore Airmail Aerogramme 1987 35c CTO 3 design include "Malay Candle Dance", "Indian Classical Dance" & "Chinese Wayang",  with "First Day Of Issue" cancellation postmark.

 

Singapore Stamp NTUC 25th Anniversary 1986

Singapore achievements in economic and industrial progress have been attributed in no small measure to the growth and development of a productive labour workforces, galvanised together through the difficulties of the early years of nation building in the 1950's, by a leadership determined to set the pace and environment for industrial peace.

As a nation moving towards modernisation and high technology, Singapore's early industrial beginnings, had its share of industrial disputes. In 1959, Singapore became self-governing, an event which turned out to be a pivoting point in many aspects of her subsequent history.

In 1961, the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) was formed, out of a split in the leadership of the previous Singapore Trades Union Congress. From its humble origin, the NTUC grew in strength, winning the support of workers, management and the Singapore Government by demonstrating through concrete action that it is a responsible labour movement dedicated to the enhancement of worker's welfare and national progress.

Industrial development on a big scale was seen as the key to Singapore's economic growth. To achieve this, a more conducive atmosphere had to be created. To their credit, trade union leaders accepted changes in the labour laws even though these meant giving up some traditional powers.

The impact of NTUC's presence through the 25 years was felt through a series of negotiations and consultations which touched on key issues of labour interests. Amongst these were the formation of the tripartite partnership of Government. Management and Labour which participated in national policies relating to long term industrial development and wage structure. These were based on the cardinal principle and skilled workers with good work ethics, adaptable to the changing demands of the economic environment, will be adequately rewarded as Singapore enters the highly competitive, technologically advanced international markets. The tripartite relationship also contributed to the good rapport between Management and workers.

The total effect of such tripartite participation was the marked decline and for many years, the complete absence of work stop-pages. Today, Singapore ranks 22nd in the community of nations in terms of per capita GNP. The majority of workers are proud home-owners. Average income has risen from $2,800 per annum in 1970 to $14,500 per annum in 1985, a five fold increase in 15 years.

The next major step taken by the NTUC was to widen its social role by going into key areas of the family's needs - transport, dental, supermarket, insurance and so on. More emphasis was also given to social, recreational, mutual-aid and educational programmes.

All in, the NTUC's increasing role in the story of Singapore's economic success could be summed up in its commitment to the future of the young nation, the willingness of union leaders and workers to adapt to changing circumstances, and the collective effort to create a climate of goodwill and understanding

Date of issue: 1 May 1985


Resources: http://www.singpost.com

Singapore Self-Adhesive Greetings Stamp booklet

Love is the theme for this set of greetings stamps, the five stamps portray the theme in attractive graphic designs. The stamps are peel and stick and have no printed postage value but each stamp can be used on mail up the the basic weight-step for local mail. The format of this issue is stamp booklet, each booklet contains 10 stamps with five designs on the theme of love.

Accompanying the stamps in the booklet are 10 greeting stickers with messages of Best Wishes, Happy Anniversary, With Love, Thinking of You and Especially for You.


Date of Issue: 8 February 1995