SingPost, The Straits Times launch Singapore’s first stamps with changing images
The stamps capture almost 100 years of evolution in postal history.
Singapore's postal service is celebrating World Post Day on October 9 with a unique collection of stamps that feature images that change when tilted. The set, titled Then & Now, is the country's first-ever stamp collection using lenticular effects. The stamps transform the Fullerton Hotel into the original 1928 General Post Office and a 21st-century postal worker into a mid-20th century postman on foot.
The stamps commemorate four photographs chosen by The Straits Times photojournalists from their extensive archive, which documents Singapore's evolution since 1845. The stamps highlight the transformation of the postal worker, which mirrors the career of postman Lim Hoo Khiam, who has spent 50 years delivering mail across the nation.
Lim notes that the postal service has changed significantly over the years, from manual labor to handling parcels tracked by mobile devices. SingPost CEO Mark Chong emphasizes that the stamps carry the story of a nation, reflecting moments in history, cultural icons, and shared heritage. The stamps will be available for pre-order from September 23 to 30 and will be sold at various locations, including the General Post Office and online.
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