Singapore 2000 Stamp Issue
Issue on 1 Jan 2000. this set of four stamps depicts four areas in which Singaporeans seek to
attain as one people in the year 2000 and beyond. This four area are
Information Technology (No-Value Indicator), Art & Culture
(60�), Art & Culture ($1.00) and
Heritage and Globalisation ($2.00).
Zodiac Series - Dragon Stamp Issue
Issued on 1 Jan 00, the Dragon is the fifth zodiac animal in the cycle.
The Year of the Dragon is said to be an auspicious year and everything will
turn out to be better than they actually are. The lucky Dragon is believed to be the guardian
of wealth and power. It is a good time to get married, have children and to start a new business.
However, it is said that the mighty Dragon will also wreak disasters alongside fortunes.
Postal Landmarks Issue
Issued on 8 Mar 00, this set of four stamps features the history of Posts from the first mail
office to the state-of-the-art mail processing centre and corporate headquarter. Incorporated
in the stamp designs are the datestamps reflecting the respective periods of the postal
buildings.
Greeting Stamp Booklet - Celebrations
Issued on 10 May 2000 is the Greetings Stamp Booklet that contains
10 No-value Indicator stamps in five psychedelic colours with the words
"Yippee", "Yeah", "Hurray", "Yes" and "Happy" appear on each of the stamps
with a background of an orchid motif. The stamp designs offer a visual treat
and give a warm and friendly greeting with every letter or card.
Singapore River Issue
Issued on 21 Jun 2000 is a se-tenant sheet of 10 stamps. The stamps designs
capture the Singapore River from the early years up to present. The Singapore
River has undergone dramatic transformation since its early days. Before,
the Singapore River was filled with lighters and stevedores and bustling
with trade activities. With aprd economic development and urban renewal,
this way of life had disappeared. Today the waterway is a major leisure and
tourist attraction with shaded walkways, art venues, alfresco dining,
entertainment and retail shophouse. This issue comprise of five 60 cents
and five No-Value Indicator stamps.
Stampon' The Future Issue
Issued on 7 Jul 2000, Stampin' The Furture issue consist of a total of 4
stamps and a Souvenir Sheet. The design of these stamps are adapted from the
winners of Youth Stamps Design Competition. Children from age group of 8 to
12 are invited to express their visions of the furture on drawings in 1998.