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Altogether, 364 pieces of mail are thought to have been carried on the first airmail flight from different stages along the route from the United Kingdom to Australia via Singapore. Eleven covers have been identified as originating from Singapore by the stamps used, the back address or the letter enclosed. Two covers are thought to bear Straits Settlements stamps. One is featured on the $2 stamp. This cover is unique in that it bears the stamps of 10 countries and is addressed to Ross Smith, the aviator’s, mother. The 60 cents stamp shows one of the neatest covers from Singapore. It bears, on the back of the cover, The Borneo Company Limited Singapore logo. This identifies the origin of the cover. The front of the cover bears the special stamp inscribed “First Aerial Post 12 Nov – 10 Dec 1919, England to Australia”.

This stamp series was issued in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Public Utilities Board (PUB). The stamps honour PUB, which has played a vital role in Singapore's nation building and provided the nation with critical resources – water, gas, and electricity. The stamps, set against a backdrop of a thriving skyline, paid tribute to the essential infrastructure that powered the nation's growth and ambition.

For the first time ever, Singapore honours one of its artists, the late Chen Wen Hsi, with a Meritorious Service Medal. Chen Wen Hsi, a pioneer artist of outstanding talent, had made impressive contributions to the development of visual arts in Singapore, his adopted home.

The Dragon is the fifth zodiac animal in the cycle featured in this series of stamps. The Year of the Dragon is said to be an auspicious year and everything will turn out wonderfully. The lucky Dragon is believed to be the guardian of wealth and power.

According to an English proverb "A joy that's shared is a joy made double". Joy can be experienced in many ways, and one of them is by helping and caring for others. The joy of knowing that your actions or words have helped in putting a smile on someone's face and an extra ray of sunshine in their lives. This new greeting stamp booklet will feature 10 No-value Indicator stamps in 10 different fun and lovely designs centred on the theme of "Joy 'n' Caring".

A stamp issue to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II will be released on 21 Jun 95.

In 1968, the Republic of Singapore Air Force [RSAF] began as the Singapore Air Defence Command. 40 Years on, it has transformed into a First Class Air Force, capable of full spectrum operations with its specialised team of World Class People - the Heart of the 3rd Generation RSAF.

This National Day stamp issue was released on 9 August 1973 to commemorate the country's 8th year of independence. The set of Cultural series stamps, sold in setenant stamps format features the different traditional cultural dances that represent Singapore's diverse ethnic groups and heritage.

The most diverse and captivating fauna of the world's largest ecosystem will take centrestage in Singapore's stamp scene on 19 Jul 95 - MARINE FISH. Designed by stamp designer Sylvia Tan, these colourful stamps rendered by colour pencil will be the fifth issue sponsored by Hongkong Bank as part of its Care-for-Nature (CFN) environment conservation and education programme.

The Singapore Landmarks stamp series illustrated the nation's story and aspirations. Each stamp portrayed a different facet of Singapore's identity in the early 1970s, showcasing a blend of culture, progress, and heritage. Featured in this stamp series were Jurong Bird Park, National Theatre, City Hall and Singapore River. Together, these stamps formed a cohesive narrative of a young nation's aspirations and served as a visual scrapbook of a nation in the making.

Bringing a new cheer to our stamp programme this year is the Nursery Rhymes stamp issue. Using bright and vibrant colours with quirky illustrations, this Nursery Rhymes stamp issue features 8 well-loved nursery rhymes popular among the young children in Singapore.

Issued on December 15, 1979, the 120th Anniversary of Singapore Botanic Gardens commemorative stamps consist of a three-piece stamp set showcasing the heritage and nature of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Featured in the stamps are the Entrance of the gardens, the Bandstand and the Orchid Enclosure.