150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union
In 2024, the Universal Postal Union celebrates its 150th anniversary. On 9 October 1874, 22 countries gathered to sign the Treaty of Bern, creating the General Postal Union, which would later become known as the Universal Postal Union. A century and a half later, the UPU now unites the postal networks of 192 member countries, having realized its founders’ vision of establishing a single postal territory to serve people everywhere. The UPU’s theme for its 150th year – “150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations” – recognizes this accomplishment and reinforces its commitment to serve all peoples for the decades and centuries to come. Showcase in this stamp issue is the 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union stamp in commemoration of its significant milestone.
$2 Stamp: Multiculturalism - Celebrating Our Local Cultures
Among neighbours of different races, languages and religions, our cultural festivals offer shared moments to come together and celebrate the traditions that connect us. As we continue to mark these occasions with one another, we strengthen the understanding and connections that hold our society together - reflecting shared values of respect and togetherness.
ASEAN Post Joint Stamp Issue
The 10 ASEAN Postal Administrations share strong and close relationships. To further build and strengthen the excellent relationship, the ASEAN Postal Administrations team jointly release this stamp issue, with the theme “General Post Office”. Illustrated in this stamp issue is the General Post Office of SingPost, located at the SingPost Centre. The issuance of a single stamp depicting the same theme reflects the unity of ASEAN Postal Administration community.
$1.55 Stamp: Singapore's postal service began in 1823 as part of the Master Attendant's Office. It was moved to its own building near the Singapore River in 1854 due to the increasing volume of mail and later to a new General Post Office (GPO) at Fort Fullerton in 1873.
The iconic GPO in the Fullerton Building, a central part of the community, was closed in 1996 to be converted into a hotel. A new headquarters and mail processing hub, the Singapore Post Centre, was completed in 1998, with a new GPO opening there in 2017. This new GPO blends its historical roots with modern, round-the-clock services.
Over its 165-year history, SingPost has continued to innovate, focusing on e-commerce logistics and other postal solutions.
Centennial Anniversary of the Causeway
While the ties between Singapore and Malaysia stretch back centuries, the most significant institutional link between us celebrates its 100th year in 2024. The Causeway – known as one of the busiest border crossings in the world – is an enduring symbol of our shared history, bridging Singapore and Johor Bahru, capital of Malaysia’s southernmost state.
1st Local Stamp: View from Singapore in the early days
This stamp captures the sheer audacity of an engineering feat. It depicts the construction of the Causeway in the early 1920s, a project that pushed through an economic depression to connect two shores for the first time by land. With workers and materials from Pulau Ubin and Bukit Timah, it transformed ferry-dependent trade into a resilient, permanent connection.
1st Local Stamp: View from Malaysia in the early days
This design features a close-up, historical view of the Causeway, emphasizing the details of its initial construction. The focus is on the railway tracks and the first-generation roads, which served as the arteries for a booming colonial economy and a burgeoning friendship between two nations.
85¢ Stamp: View from Singapore in the present days
This stamp provides a vibrant, modern-day perspective of the Causeway, showcasing its current state as a bustling and vital transportation link. The image highlights the multiple lanes of road traffic and the constant flow of people and goods, symbolizing its role as one of the world's busiest land crossings.
85¢ Stamp: View from Malaysia in the present days
This stamp highlights the Causeway's contemporary identity as a bustling and essential passage. It captures the non-stop flow of people and vehicles, illustrating how a 1920s solution has become a cornerstone of the two countries' relationship, adapting and expanding over decades to serve generations of travelers.
Singapore-Brunei Joint Stamp Issue
This year marks the four decades of strong and growing ties between Singapore and Brunei Darussalam. The 40th anniversary underscores the enduring and multifaceted relationship between the two countries, celebrating the achievements of the past while looking forward to continued collaboration and growth in the future. To commemorate and celebrate the close bilateral ties of both countries, Singapore Post and Postal Services Department, Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications, Brunei Darussalam have collaborated to release Singapore-Brunei Darussalam Joint Stamp Issue. Featured in this joint stamp issue are Dendrobium Hassanal Saleha orchid named after the Sultan and Raja Isteri during the Sultan’s State Visit to Singapore in 2022 and Ficus Elastica was planted by President Tharman on his first overseas State Visit to Brunei Darussalam ian 2024.
$2 Stamp: Dendrobium Hassanal Saleha
The Dendrobium Hassanal Saleha orchid was named after Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, and his wife Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha, during their state visit to Singapore from 24 to 25 August 2022. This hybrid’s royal magenta hues are colours of royalty – a tribute to the Sultan, and marking Brunei Darussalam’s enduring ties with Singapore. This was his fifth state visit to Singapore since the first in 1990, building on a foundation of bilateral ties first laid by founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and the Sultan’s father, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.
$2 Stamp: Ficus elastica
Ficus elastica is an ornamental tree, popularly known as the Rubber Tree or Rubber Fig. The plant can reach heights of over 30 meters in its natural habitat, but typically grows much smaller indoors, around 2-3 meters. This plant has large, glossy, dark green leaves with a burgundy tint. In addition to its ornamental value, the plant is considered a natural air purifier that can help boost mood and overall health.
Singapore-Oman Joint Stamp Issue
The bilateral relations between Singapore and Oman are a vibrant tapestry woven with trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. Diplomatic ties were officially established on 21 February 1985, marking the start of a strong and collaborative partnership between the two countries. To commemorate and celebrate these deep-rooted ties, Singapore Post and Oman Post have partnered to release the Singapore-Oman Joint Stamp Issue. The stamp features Muscat Street in Singapore’s Kampong Glam district, reflecting both Singapore’s heritage and its connection with Oman, blending Omani history, culture, and art. Muscat Street embodies the deep historical connections between Singapore and Oman, marked by rich cultural, commercial, and diplomatic relations. This enduring relationship continues to flourish, exemplifying mutual progress, trust and shared aspirations in a dynamic and global landscape.
$2 Stamp:
Muscat Street
Flanked by 8 metre-high granite arches displaying ornate Omani carvings, Muscat Street is decorated with granite murals painted by Omani artists and mosaic artwork with tiles specially selected and imported from Oman. The murals present unique aspects of Omani culture including the khanjar, a traditional Omani dagger, and the dallah, a metal pot with a long spout used to make and serve Arabic coffee. Another mural depicting one of Oman's many forts provide a glimpse of Oman's rich history. Combined with the new patterned tiling along the road, these features are reminiscent of traditional Omani style and architecture.
