Thursday, September 30, 2010

Why follow us on Twitter?

Stampers! Why follow us on Twitter? It's pretty simple! If you are a SODA member and you start following us on Twitter. We will be giving away free gifts! We are going to keep all you Stampers in suspense but one thing is for sure, the free gifts are definitely worth the time and effort!

Simply follow the instructions below and follow us on Twitter and you could be on your way to winning a free gift! 

1. Follow us on Twitter 

2. We will tweet updates on the date and location of the giveaway.

3. Simply show up and tell us the secret password and flash us YOUR SODA membership card.  

4. Presto! Free gift! 

If you are not a SODA member and wants to be one, then do visit any Post Office to pick up a SODA membership application form. Alternatively you can download the form from singpost.com 

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 30th September 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that the 1st Singapore Zodiac Stamps was launched on 9th Feb 1996?

 

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 29th September 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that the definitive stamp issue for 2009 features a Collector’s Sheet showcasing Singapore’s first embroidered stamp?

 

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 28th September 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that Singapore became an independent nation on 9 August 1965 and that the country's first stamp issue as an independent nation was a commemorative stamp issue that marked its first anniversary of independence in 1966?

 

Monday, September 27, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 27th September 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that a commemorative issue was launched on 12 October 2002 to commemorate the Singapore's national performing arts centre, Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay?

 

Friday, September 24, 2010

Follow us on Twitter!

Stampers! Start following us on Twitter if you are a SODA member! Starting October 2010, we will be giving away free gifts. Simply follow the instructions below and follow us on Twitter and you could be on your way to winning a free gift! 

1. Follow us on Twitter 

2. We will tweet updates on the date and location of the giveaway.

3. Simply show up and tell us the secret password and flash us YOUR SODA membership card.  

4. Presto! Free gift! 

If you are not a SODA member and wants to be one, then do visit any Post Office to pick up a SODA membership application form. Alternatively you can download the form from singpost.com 

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 24th September 2010

STAMP FACTS: do you know that the first issue of Miniature World was release in 1990? The quarterly publication have since then grown to what it is today with more information and tit bits about upcoming stamp issues and events!

 

Thursday, September 23, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 23rd September 2010

STAMP FACTS: do you know that starting from 1996, Singapore Post had its first joint issue, starting with China?

 

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 22nd September 2010

STAMP FACTS: The first Republic of Singapore stamps were issued on 9 August 1966 to mark the nation’s 1st Anniversary of Independence.

 

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 21st September 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that on the 19th September 2007, a set of 9 2nd Local stamps featuring all 9 Uniform Groups in Singapore. Each stamp illustrates a boy or girl from each uniformed group dressed smartly in full uniform with its respective crests. Are you able to name all 9 Uniform Groups?

 

Monday, September 20, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 20th September 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that this Singapore Lion Head is The Republic National Symbol and was depicted on all stamps starting from the 20th year of National Service stamp issue?

 

 

Friday, September 17, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 17th September 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that a commemorative issue was launch in Sept 1995 to mark the launch of the 6 digit postal code in Singapore? In 1950, the 2 digit postal code system was introduced to facilitate the sorting and delivery of postal items. It was replaced by the 4 digit code in 1979 and to meet increased mail vo...lume, the 6 digit code was launched to enable the automatic sorting of mail right down to the order that it is to be delivered!

 

Thursday, September 16, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 16th September 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that the Rat Zodiac Series of stamps feature a collector's sheet with a first-in-the-world unique printing technique on stamps – offset lithography with high reflective index transparent hologram with morphing effect?

 

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 15th September 2010

STAMP FACTS: 29 October 2008 marks the 150th year of Singapore’s postal service. It was on that day that the Post Office was separated from the Marine Attendant’s Office and became an independent department financed from the postal revenue. To commemorate this day, Singpost issued a special set of stamps, entitled “Postal Services through the Years: 1858 - 2008” tracing the changing phases of the postal industry in Singapore.

 

 

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 14th September 2010

STAMP FACTS: do you know that the Peranakan Stamp Series features a unique pouchshaped Collector’s Sheet intricately pasted by hand with ‘caviar beads’ is the world's first ever beaded stamp?

 

Monday, September 13, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 13th September 2010

STAMP FACTS: do you know that Kent Ridge Park which will be featured in the Heritage Trail stamp series 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?