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Issue date 24 Feb 1979
The Metrication stamps were issued on 24 February 1979 to commemorate the transition from the British Imperial system and various local units of measurement to the International System of Units (SI), or the metric system. The stamps were a powerful tool in educating the public on the new units of measurement for everyday life.
| Denomination | 10¢, 35¢, 75¢ |
| Stamp Size | 28mm x 36mm |
| Perforation | 13¼ x 13½ |
| Printing | Lithography |
| Sheet Content | 100 stamps per sheet |
| Printer | Secura Singapore Pte Ltd |
| Graphic Designer | William Lee |
Issue date 24 Feb 1979
The Metrication stamps were issued on 24 February 1979 to commemorate the transition from the British Imperial system and various local units of measurement to the International System of Units (SI), or the metric system. The stamps were a powerful tool in educating the public on the new units of measurement for everyday life.
10¢, 35¢, 75¢
28mm x 36mm
13¼ x 13½
Lithography
100 stamps per sheet
Secura Singapore Pte Ltd
William Lee
Issue date 24 Feb 1979
The Metrication stamps were issued on 24 February 1979 to commemorate the transition from the British Imperial system and various local units of measurement to the International System of Units (SI), or the metric system. The stamps were a powerful tool in educating the public on the new units of measurement for everyday life.
| Denomination | 10¢, 35¢, 75¢ |
|---|---|
| Stamp Size | 28mm x 36mm |
| Perforation | 13¼ x 13½ |
| Printing | Lithography |
| Sheet Content | 100 stamps per sheet |
| Printer | Secura Singapore Pte Ltd |
| Graphic Designer | William Lee |
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