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The 10th Anniversary of Container Terminal commemorative stamps celebrate a major milestone in Singapore's maritime history. This 4-stamp commemorative set pays tribute to the Port of Singapore Authority’s (PSA) Tanjong Pagar Container Terminal and the nation's rapid modernization into a global logistics powerhouse.

For food lovers and indeed most Singaporeans, the mention of crabs will most probably conjure up images of delicious, freshly cooked seafood dishes. We are mostly unaware that there is much more to crabs than as food.

The 1979 Orchids of Singapore stamp set comprises a beautiful commemorative series of 4 stamps featuring the Vanda hybrid, a popular orchid hybrid. This highly collectible commemorative set highlights Singapore's rich horticultural identity through detailed, multi-colour depictions of the Vanda hybrids.

The Singapore "International Women's Year" stamp was issued on December 7, 1975, themed "Equality, Development and Peace". The stamp designs graphically expressed the 3 themes - Equality, Development and Peace with the female gender symbol and dove logo as part of the design.

This year is our nation's 49 years of Independence. With the focus on the theme "I Am Singaporean", a stamp issue will be issued in the month of August for the celebration of Singapore's 49th birthday!

Ponds are teeming with both animal and plant life. If a pond is to be a successful habitat, it must have aquatic plants growing in it as they provide food, oxygen and shelter for the animals. In this stamp issue, we feature two of these interesting pond plants, namely the Geli Geli or Lasia spinosa (1st Local stamp) and the Water Gentian or Nymphoides indica (2nd Local stamp).

Issued on October 1, 1977, this commemorative stamp series features children's drawings of the Chingay procession, a playground, and a bus stop. The 3 stamps in this series are: Chingay Procession by Liang Yik Yin (10¢), At the Bus Stop by Chong Khing Ann (35¢) and Playground by Yap Li Hwa (75¢).

This stamp series issued on 1 July 1980 commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Central Provident Fund Board (CPFB). The CPFB is a fundamental pillar of Singapore's social and economic structure, and this stamp series paid tribute to its instrumental role in Singapore's nation-building journey.

The morning in Singapore stamp issue illustrates an interesting juxtaposition of various morning scenes that are close to the hearts of Singaporeans. The scenes depicted in the stamps are all familiar activities we experience – sending the children to school, catching a bus to work, enjoying breakfast at the hawker centre, using the park connector network for leisure, beginning the day with exercises at a nearby fitness corner, and shopping for fresh produce at a wet market. The visual narrative of this stamp issue centres around the lifestyles of ordinary folks on a typical morning, as well as spotlighting on the hustle and bustle of a uniquely Singaporean heartland town.

As the Health Promotion Board (HPB) marks its 25th anniversary, this commemorative stamp set celebrates its unwavering dedication to building a healthier Singapore. The five stamps showcase HPB's holistic approach to health promotion: encouraging active lifestyles through physical activity programmes, building healthy habits early with our young and in schools, making healthier food choices accessible, leveraging technology for better health, and supporting mental well-being through fostering a nurturing environment.

As early as in the late 1950's, local artists had expressed the wish to have a national museum devoted to the visual arts. On 21 Oct 95, their wish finally came true. The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) opened its doors to the public. This set of stamps, featuring the works of four of Singapore's pioneer artists, commemorates the opening of the Singapore Art Museum. The SAM is sited at the historic St Joseph's Institution building. The stamp designs depict four beautiful works of the artists and incorporate an illustration of the restored SJI building.

A Wedding is one of the most significant milestones in life, it celebrates the union of a couple and the beginning of a new family. It is a very well celebrated event for all in the family, loved ones and friends. There are many important traditions and procedures in preparation of the wedding where everyone will gather and prepare for the big day - from the wedding gowns, to wedding venues, and to the wedding jewellery that adorn the bride. Featured in this stamp issue are wedding jewellery of the four major races in Singapore - Chinese, Malay, Indians and Eurasians. Be captivated by the intricate details and attractive designs beautifully depicted in the stamps - definitely an attractive series to add on to your stamp collections!