A special stamp issue will be issued on 19 April 95 to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Independence of Singapore. This commemorative stamp issue is fitting as Singapore has made great strides since Independence in 1965. Inspite the land constraints, and of being saddled with seemingly insurmountable problems like unemployment, low income, housing shortage and industrial disputes, Singapore has come a long way, and is today one of the Asia's models of urban modernisation and efficiency.

Comprising a No-Value Indicator (NVI) stamp and three others in denominations of 50c, 75c and $1, this commemorative stamp issue comes complete with a miniature sheet, first day cover and presentation pack.

To depict the celebration of nationhood and pride in the country's achievements, stamp designer Leo Teck Chong used the idea of a "warm birthday greeting" repeated in four official languages. Commenting on the design for the NVI stamp, Leo felt that the handwritten numerals "30" and "My Singapore, My Country, Happy Birthday" gave the No-Value Indicator stamp "a personal touch". The treatment was similar for the other stamps which featured public housing, the opening of Changi Airport Terminal II and Singapore's economic development. On each stamp, he again used hand-writing, in different languages, and featured past stamps showing Singapore's progress in economic development, communications and housing - three areas where much had been achieved.

The stamps were also produced in miniature sheet format. However, this time Leo decided to "let the stamps fit into the sheet as if they [were] all part of the overall design". His main concern here was for "the sheet to look as good as a single stamp."