Wednesday, January 19, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 19th January 2010

STAMP FACTS: Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is one of the world's most popular hobbies. Is "Stamp collecting" and "Philately” is the same? If not, what's the different?

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 18th January 2011

STAMP FACTS: Inspect the gum on the back of the stamp and the perforations of the stamp are two of few ways to spot a fake stamp. Anyone know any other ways to spot a fake stamp?

Friday, January 14, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 14th January 2011

STAMP FACTS: Tweezer is one of the basic equipment to start collecting stamps, what are the rest of the basic equipments? How to keep stamps in good condition?

Thursday, January 13, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 13th January 2011

STAMP FACTS: Stamp club is a good way to start collecting stamps. Do you know how many stamp clubs in Singapore?

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 12th January 2011

STAMP FACTS: Playgrounds is an important places for children to play in, are easily found in parks, schools, child care facilities, institutions, multiple family dwellings, restaurants, and other public spaces. In Singapore, Pasir Ris Park & West Coast Park, among several parks, are popular for their large playground and open spaces. An exciting variety of play equipment such as slides, monkey bars, swings and wall-climbing facilities can be found in the playgrounds of many parks. And a stamp issue has been issued to commemorate playgrounds on year 2010. Do you know why playgrounds are important for children?

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 11th January 2011

STAMP FACTS: Do you know Singapore & Belgium was launched a stamp issue to commemorate the shophouses in Singapore & Belgium. In Singapore side, the shophouses featured was in Kandahar Street in the Kampong Glam district and Bukit Pasoh. Is anyone known when was the Singapore's shophouses built?

Monday, January 10, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 10th January 2011

STAMP FACTS: Do you know the "Festival", "Birds (S'pore-M'sia Joint Issue)", and "Heritage Trees" were the top 3 voted stamp issue in Pick Your Favorite 2002 Stamp Issue Contest? So, in your own view, which is your favorite stamp issue on year 2002?

Thursday, January 6, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 6th January 2011

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that the 1st stamp featured with the word "2nd Local" was the "Eight-banded Butterflyfish"? And "2nd Local" was replaced "31c" since then...


Wednesday, January 5, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 5th January 2011

STAMP FACTS: Do you know a joint philatelic publication was released on 1st September 1995. The publication is a multi-nation collection featuring "Nature" from seven participating countries. And, an Australian company coordinated it. Any one know which were the seven countries participated?

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 4th January 2011

STAMP FACTS: Do you know there was a stamp booklet in 5 bright electric graphic designs of the word "Hello" has been issued some times ago? Anyone can tell what was the each booklet contained?

Monday, January 3, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 3rd January 2011

STAMP FACTS: Do you know the set of stamps released to commemorate the "Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, Athens 2004" won the prestigious award for the most original stamp issued for the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games? Are you able to say which other Singapore stamp issued was awarded?