Friday, February 18, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 18th February 2011

STAMP FACTS: Microtext is one of the security printing techniques. The High Value Definitives 2007 stamp issue was printed with this technique. Do you know what are other techniques of security printing?.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 15th February 2011

STAMP FACTS: Do you know datestamp is an identifier attached to a record used to help determine sequence of events, by representing the date the event occurred. Anyone here is collecting datestamps?

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?

Friday, December 31, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 31st December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know SG Stampers got 359 peoples from Singapore,
35 from Malaysia,
35 from United States,
30 from Indonesia,
17 from India,
8 from Pakistan,
8 from Thailand,
6 from Spain,
5 from Egypt,
5 from France,
4 from Serbia,
4 from Algeria,
4 from United Kingdom,
3 from Chile,
3 from Germany,
3 from Argentina,
3 from Japan,
3 from Italy,
3 from Hong Kong
3 from Canada.


Thursday, December 30, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 30th December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know who is Rowland Hill? What are his contributions to the philatelic society?

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 29th December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that the 1st ever philatelic international exhibition was took place in Vienna in 1890? Anyone knows is there any international exhibitions in year 2011? as i don't have the photo, here is the photo of London 2010 exhibition.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 28th December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Zodiac fair considered as a big philatelic event, and Kreta Ayer Stamp Society organized it every year. Anyone know when was the 1st ever Zodiac Fair? Anyone is looking forward to the Zodiac Fair 2011?

Friday, December 24, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 24th December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know a stamp which was designed by Leo Teck Chong has been issued on 13th October 1999? anyone know which stamps was his 1st design?

Thursday, December 23, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 23rd December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that the Album of Singapore stamps from year 1983 to 1989 had the same design which all in red cover? And they start to design the album from 1990 till present. Anyone know when was the 1st Annual Album been issued? How is it looking like?

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 22nd December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that four simple games like shuttlecock, marbles, tops and five stones was featured on a stamp issue to captured the moments of fun when life was slow & carefree. Let’s guess when was the issue date & what is the value for NVI on that time?

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 21st December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know a special Care-For-Nature collector's sheet has been issued sometimes back? Anyone know when was this stamp issue launched? And what's the purpose of the stamp issue?

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 15th December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know that the 1st postage due stamps of Singapore was issued on 1st February 1968? Anyone know when was it been withdrawn?

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 14th December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know fruits had been featured on a definitive stamp issue, which was issued on 1st November 1973? Are you able to list out other Singapore stamp issues with fruits featured?

Monday, December 13, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 13th December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know on 23 October 1971, a stamp issue was launched to commemorate the "Sentosa Satellite Dish"? And it also the 1st ever stamps printed in Se-tenant Block of 4 among all the Singapore stamps.


Friday, December 10, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 10th December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know the words "For Local Addresses Only" representing the postage value for the 1st weight step up to 20 grams was replaced with the term "1st Local" since 24th March 2004 with the Singapore Skyline stamp issue?

Thursday, December 9, 2010

SG Stampers Twitter Giveaway inside scope!


MyStamp Collection
In conjunction with the screening of the movie - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – 7A, Singpost is proud to present a brand new Harry Potter MyStamp collection for all Harry Potter collectors!

This time round, apart from consisting memories from the magical journey in the school of Hogwarts, this collection also comes with a set of limited edition postcards based on the movie posters of the first 6 movies.

Each stamp collection comes with 9 stamp sheets as well as a 24 pieces of Postcards

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 9th December 2010

STAMP FACTS: on 9th Aug 1967, a commemorative stamp issue was issued to commemorate the national day, and the stamp issue was issued with 4 languages? Do you know which 4 languages?

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 8th December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know the 1st ever stamp booklet was issued on 1st November 1969? Anyone know which stamp issue was the booklet stamps origin from?

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 7th December 2010

STAMP FACTS: on 4th June 1972, coins have been featured on a commemorative stamp issue. Let’s guess which coins had been featured?

Monday, December 6, 2010

STAMP FACT OF THE DAY: 6th December 2010

STAMP FACTS: Do you know on 7th August 1982, Lighthouses of Singapore was featured on a commemorative stamp issue. Anyone know which lighthouses were featured? And, who was the designer?