Singapore POST

Traditional Boardgames

Issue date 27 Apr 2016

Overview

Having a fun time with board games among family and friends is one of the favourite childhood memories of many. During the 70s and 80s, board games such as snakes and ladders, aeroplane chess and checkers were few of the most popular games that both the young and old enjoyed. In this stamp issue, we feature a few common traditional board games that are well-liked and played by many Singaporeans. These traditional board games are Chinese Chess ( 1st Local ), Diamond Game ( 2nd Local ), Aeroplane Chess ( 50 cents ), Snakes and Ladders ( 70 cents ) and Checkers ( $1.30 ).

Traditional Boardgames
Traditional Boardgames
Traditional Boardgames
Traditional Boardgames
Traditional Boardgames
Technical specifications
Denomination1st Local, 2nd Local, 50¢, 70¢, $1.30
Stamp Size40mm x 40mm
Perforation13.0
Paperunwatermarked
PrintingOffset Lithography
Sheet Content10 stamps per sheet
PrinterLowe Martin Group
Graphic DesignerLim An-ling
Singapore POST
Singapore POST
Singapore POST
Singapore POST
Singapore POST

Traditional Boardgames

Issue date 27 Apr 2016

Having a fun time with board games among family and friends is one of the favourite childhood memories of many. During the 70s and 80s, board games such as snakes and ladders, aeroplane chess and checkers were few of the most popular games that both the young and old enjoyed. In this stamp issue, we feature a few common traditional board games that are well-liked and played by many Singaporeans. These traditional board games are Chinese Chess ( 1st Local ), Diamond Game ( 2nd Local ), Aeroplane Chess ( 50 cents ), Snakes and Ladders ( 70 cents ) and Checkers ( $1.30 ).

Denomination

1st Local, 2nd Local, 50¢, 70¢, $1.30

Stamp Size

40mm x 40mm

Perforation

13.0

Paper

unwatermarked

Printing

Offset Lithography

Sheet Content

10 stamps per sheet

Printer

Lowe Martin Group

Graphic Designer

Lim An-ling

Traditional Boardgames

Issue date 27 Apr 2016

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Overview

Having a fun time with board games among family and friends is one of the favourite childhood memories of many. During the 70s and 80s, board games such as snakes and ladders, aeroplane chess and checkers were few of the most popular games that both the young and old enjoyed. In this stamp issue, we feature a few common traditional board games that are well-liked and played by many Singaporeans. These traditional board games are Chinese Chess ( 1st Local ), Diamond Game ( 2nd Local ), Aeroplane Chess ( 50 cents ), Snakes and Ladders ( 70 cents ) and Checkers ( $1.30 ).

Technical specifications

Denomination1st Local, 2nd Local, 50¢, 70¢, $1.30
Stamp Size40mm x 40mm
Perforation13.0
Paperunwatermarked
PrintingOffset Lithography
Sheet Content10 stamps per sheet
PrinterLowe Martin Group
Graphic DesignerLim An-ling
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