Monday, July 14, 2008

Local Delights

Sheet of 16 Stamps (65¢)
Sheet of 16 Stamps (1st Local)
Set of two Pre-cancelled Commemorative Covers affixed with Singapore and Macao stamps
Minature Sheet with two $2 stamps
Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with a miniature sheet having two $2 stamps: S$4.90


Singapore is a food paradise offering a myriad of delectable choices. It is also one of the attractions that entice tourists when they visit Singapore as its food relects the very best of this multicultural island.

In this joint stamp issue with Macao, a delightful array of local dishes from both Singapore and Macao is featured. Well known dishes from Singapore namely Chicken Rice, Laksa, Roti Prata and Satay, together with famous dishes from Macao Crispy Fried Chicken, Yangzhou Fried Rice, Meat Stew "Alentejana" style, and Grilled Codfish Slices - are shown in this delicious set of stamps. In addition, the famous "Chilli Crab" and Macao's popular "Claypot Rice" are featured in the minature sheet.

Date of issue: 4 July 2008
Denominations: 1st Local and 65¢ (each value in se-tenant block of 4 designs)
Stamp Size: 40mm x 30mm (1st Local & 65¢)
Minature Sheet with two $2 stamps: 140mm x 90mm
Perforation: 13¼ x 14
Paper: Unwatermarked
Printing Process: Fine Screen Offset-Lithography with Spot UV
Printer: Joh Enschede Security Printers
Sheet Content: 16
Designers: Thomas Au Man Hou and Carlos Goncalves
Photographer (Singapore Food): Aun Koh

Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with stamps: S$4.55
Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with a miniature sheet having two $2 stamps: S$4.90
Set of two Pre-cancelled Commemorative Covers affixed with Singapore and Macao stamps: S$9.00

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