Friday 8 August 2014

Showcase of stamps from four nations

Exhibition of sShowcase of stamps from four nations

PHILATELISTS or anyone interested to view a collection of international stamps can head down to the Sutera Mall for the My Library Stamps Exhibition.

Held for the first time, the exhibition will run for four months from today to Nov 28.

It will showcase thousands of stamps collected over the years from four countries, namely, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Tanah Sutera Development Sdn Bhd assistant general manager (properties) Goh Lak Jin said the exhibition features exclusive stamps dating as far back as the 1960s from the four countries.

“We will kick start the exhibition with the Singapore stamps to commemorate the country’s upcoming national day on Aug 9,” he said.

The Singapore stamps exhibition starts from today to Aug 24 while Malaysian stamps will be exhibited from Aug 27 for one month.

“The Malaysian stamp exhibition will be held in conjunction with Merdeka Day celebrations,” he said.

Goh said this will be followed by the Indonesian stamp exhibition which starts on Oct 1 while the Vietnam exhibition will take place on Nov 1.

Goh said the exhibition aims to nurture an interest in stamp collection, especially among the younger generation.

“It is also important that they learn how to preserve their stamp collection,” he said.

“Today, the art of stamp collecting is fast dying as the number of people sending letters has dipped.

“However, stamps are still crucial as it records a country’s celebration or commemorate a particular event taking place in the country,” he added.

Goh said that the event is supported by Pos Malaysia which has a booth set up for those who want to have their own personalised stamps.

“We are also selling Sutera personalised stamps which feature Malaysia’s four main celebrations and is available for RM30 per packet,” he said.

There will also be a talk in Mandarin by philatelist Choa See Ho on stamp collection on Aug 9 and 16.

Goh will give a talk in English on Aug 23.

Choa will be displaying one of the world’s rarest stamps in his private collection. Known as the Penny Black, it was issued by the British post office in 1840 and features a profile of the Queen Victoria.

For details on the exhibition, call Sutera Mall at 07-558 9009.


Thousands of stamps collected over the years.

~News courtesy of New Straits Times~

Happy National Day 2014


Monday 4 August 2014

‘I Am Singaporean’ stamps to mark nation’s birthday

‘I Am Singaporean’ stamps to mark nation’s birthday

A set of 15 local stamps, featuring familiar images signifying National Service and of Changi Airport’s control tower, among others, will go on sale from Monday (Aug 4) to celebrate Singapore’s 49 years of independence.

The I Am Singaporean set this year celebrates the “unique traits, values and characteristics of Singaporeans and this island we call home”, said Singapore Post in a press release on Sunday. Other images featured in the series include Singapore’s national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim, the iconic Esplanade building, as well the Republic’s penchant for acronyms.

This is the second of a three-set commemorative series to mark Singapore’s 50th birthday next year.

The first set of stamps – with the theme Our Journey Together – was released in August last year, showcasing examples of what Singaporeans have shared, overcome and achieved together as a nation.

This year’s set will be available at all post offices, the Singapore Philatelic Museum and online.

Besides the 15 1st Local stamps, other stamp products of this issue include the Miniature Sheet, the Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with the complete set of stamps, the Pre-cancelled First-Day Cover affixed with Miniature Sheet, and the Presentation Pack with a complete set of stamps and a miniature sheet.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

Friday 1 August 2014

胡姬系列5元钞 3万4000元拍卖

胡姬系列5元钞 3万4000元拍卖


这张5元胡姬系列钞票,特别号码是555555。(图/Mavin International拍卖行)

本地钞票,收藏家也看上,一张5元胡姬系列特别号码的钞票,以3万4000元成功拍卖,5年翻6倍。据知,这张5元钞票在7月19日拍卖时,反应热烈,拍卖从3万2000元开始,最后卖得3万4000元,让在场不少竞标 者惊讶。

这张5元胡姬系列钞票是在1967年发行,属于当时A5系列,具有的特别号码是555555,并有当时的财政部长林金山的签名。

受访收藏家指出,一般的拍卖佣金大约18%,以3万4000元计算,收藏家要付出4万零120元才能拥有这张钞票,相等于一辆还有大约5年使用期的二手车价钱。

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