Singapore POST

1st Anniversary of Independence

Issue date 09 Aug 1966

Overview

The 1st Anniversary of Independence stamp series was released to commemorate our first year of independence. The design, featuring a multiracial group of people standing as one, was a powerful pledge and promise of unity. It also showed our fierce determination to forge a shared identity and build a society where people of all races thrive together. The backdrop of industrial buildings and housing blocks symbolised the nation's focus on national progress, economic growth, and public housing – a testament to our pioneer generation’s hopes and steely determination.

1st Anniversary of Independence
1st Anniversary of Independence
1st Anniversary of Independence
Technical specifications
Denomination15¢, 20¢, 30¢
Stamp Size41mm x 29mm
Perforation12½ x 13
PrintingPhotograuve
Sheet Content100 stamps per sheet
PrinterDe La Rue
Graphic DesignerMinistry of Culture
Singapore POST
Singapore POST
Singapore POST

1st Anniversary of Independence

Issue date 09 Aug 1966

The 1st Anniversary of Independence stamp series was released to commemorate our first year of independence. The design, featuring a multiracial group of people standing as one, was a powerful pledge and promise of unity. It also showed our fierce determination to forge a shared identity and build a society where people of all races thrive together. The backdrop of industrial buildings and housing blocks symbolised the nation's focus on national progress, economic growth, and public housing – a testament to our pioneer generation’s hopes and steely determination.

Denomination

15¢, 20¢, 30¢

Stamp Size

41mm x 29mm

Perforation

12½ x 13

Printing

Photograuve

Sheet Content

100 stamps per sheet

Printer

De La Rue

Graphic Designer

Ministry of Culture

1st Anniversary of Independence

Issue date 09 Aug 1966

1st Anniversary of Independence1st Anniversary of Independence1st Anniversary of Independence

Overview

The 1st Anniversary of Independence stamp series was released to commemorate our first year of independence. The design, featuring a multiracial group of people standing as one, was a powerful pledge and promise of unity. It also showed our fierce determination to forge a shared identity and build a society where people of all races thrive together. The backdrop of industrial buildings and housing blocks symbolised the nation's focus on national progress, economic growth, and public housing – a testament to our pioneer generation’s hopes and steely determination.

Technical specifications

Denomination15¢, 20¢, 30¢
Stamp Size41mm x 29mm
Perforation12½ x 13
PrintingPhotograuve
Sheet Content100 stamps per sheet
PrinterDe La Rue
Graphic DesignerMinistry of Culture
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