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
Monday, July 14, 2008
Local Delights
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Washington World Philatelic Exhibition 2006
A special stamp sheetlet on the Washington 2006 World Philatelic Exhibition is issued to commemorate Hongkong Post's participation in this international event held in Washington DC, the United States, from 27 May to 3 June 2006. Hongkong Post is pleased to participate in Washington 2006 which provides an excellent opportunity to present quality Hong Kong stamps overseas and to promote philately as a universaly enjoyable hobby.
Under the patronage of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie, the exhibition explores the themes of "Role of the Post Office in Uniting the Country", "Children - They Are The Future" and "Moving the Mail in the 21st Century".
The three themes are combined in the stamp sheetlet. Childresn holding hands in their ethnic costumes, doves carrying letters in their beaks and shapes decorated with serrated edges allude to postal services which connect millions of people around the world. The Bauhinia and the American Beauty Rose, the floral emblems of Hong Kong and Washington DC, highlight the good rapport between the two cities. The children's motif recurs in the First Day Cover design together with the offical logo of the exhibition in the bottom corner.
Date of Issue: 27 May 2006
Denominations: HKD10
Stamp Size: 45mm x 28mm
Stamp Sheetlet Size: 130mm x 75mm
Perforation: 13.07 x 13.33 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical)
Paper: Paper with security fibres
Printing Process: Lithography
Printer: Cartor Security Printing, France
Designer: Benny Lau
First Day Cover affixed with stamps: HKD11