SINGAPORE – From Monday, Singaporeans can buy a special set of five stamps issued to mark 165 years of postal services in Singapore. 

The stamps, which will sell for between 60 cents and $1.50, showcase the transformation of Singapore’s postal services from the island’s colonial days to the globally connected city it is today, and feature key developments in the postal sector over the years, said SingPost in a statement on Monday. 

SingPost Singapore chief executive Neo Su Yin said: “From humble beginnings, postal services have evolved into a global network that connects Singapore to people and businesses across the globe.

“Today, SingPost is embracing change and innovating for the future to continue playing a vital role in our society, delivering relevant essential services for the nation.”

The stamp designs were created by designer Wong Wui Kong and feature five themes:

1. The colonial heritage - to mark the formation of an independent postal department in 1858.

2. The first airmail arrives - to mark the arrival of Singapore’s first airmail in 1919.

3. Making every delivery count - to mark the introduction of the first postal codes in 1950.

4. Integrating new technologies - to mark the launch of the self-help smart locker station POPStation in 2013.

5. A smarter and a more sustainable future - to highlight SingPost’s aim to use technology and sustainability to innovate its operations.

Special date stamps using gold-coloured ink are also available at Philatelic Store@GPO and Philatelic@Fullerton from Oct 9 to Oct 31.

Collector’s items like pre-cancelled first day covers with stamps priced at $6.60, and presentation packs priced at $7.70 will also be available at all post offices, philatelic stores and online at shop.singpost.com from Monday, while stocks last.