Issued on 15 Jan 99, the rabbit is the fourth zodiac animal in the cycle.
The Year of the rabbit is said to be peaceful and congenial after the
fercious Tiger year.
Issued on 15 Jan 99, this issue is released to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the
Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO) in Singapore, which falls on the third Sunday of January
every year.
The design shows the Organisation's logo, its motto and its nine constituent religions in
chronological order and it come with the face value of No-Value Indicator, 60� and $1.00.
Maritime Heritage Stamp Issue
Issue on 19 Mar 99, Maritime Heritage issue features a set of 4 Ships that sailed the
Straits in the last century. A Clipper (No-Value-Indicator), a
Twakow (70�), a Golekkan ($1)
and a Fujian Junk ($2).
Self-Adhesive Greetings Stamp Booklet (Kindness)
Issue on 12 May 99, this stamp booklet contains 10 No-Value Indicator(NVI) stamps
with five light-hearted drawings by a local cartoonist to illustrate the opportunities
to show a little kindness in our daily lives. Each booklet contains six stickers with
cheerful reminders on kindess.
Singapore - Hongkong, China Joint Issue
Issue on 1 July 99, the Singapore and Hong Kong joint issue feature a set of six stamps on
Tourism. The stamps feature three scenes of Singapore and Hong Kong, respectively. The stamps
depict the Hong Kong Harbour (No-Value Indicator), the
Giant Buddha (50�) and Hong Kong Street Scene
(70�) as well as the Skyline of Singapore (35�).
The Merlion at Sentosa (60�) and the
Bugis Junction ($1).
Singapore - Sweden Joint Issue
Issue on 12 Aug 99, the Singapore-Sweden joint issue features a set of four stamps
and a miniature sheet on Butterflies found in the two countries. The
Inachis io (No-Value Indicator) and Vanessa atalanta
($2) are from Sweden, while the Junonia orithya wallacei (70�)
and Hypolimnas bolina ($1) are from Singapore.
Local Historical Figures - President Yusof
Issue on 9 Sep 99, this stamp honour the first President of Singapore,
Mr Yusof bin Ishak. This stamp is released in conjunction with the
launch of the Portrait series currency notes.
Amphibians and Reptiles Stamp Issue
Issue on 13 October 1999, this set of four stamps depict a Green Turtle
(No-Value Indicator), a Green Crested Lizard (60�), a
Copper-Cheeked Frog (70�) and a
Water Monitor ($1.00).
The New Parliament House
On 17 Nov 1999, a set of 4 stamps is issue to commemorate the new Parliament House.
These stamps features the new Parliament House from different perspectives : North view
(No Value Indicator); North-east view (60�), South-east view ($1) and West view ($2).
20th Century Singapore
Colonialism (No-Value Indicator) Shown Singapore as trading
settlement of the East India Company after Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles signed a treaty with
the Temenggong of Johor in 1819.
Immigration (35�) Depicted a street scence in the 1900 with
a Samsui women who worked at construction sites.
Japanese Occupation (60�) The Japanese occupied Singapore from
1942 to 1945. Singapore was renamed "Syonan-To" meaning "Light of the South" during this period.
Transportation (70�) Singapore's development has been initimately
linked to it free port strategic and Singapore is proud of her world-class transportation and
communication network.
Housing ($1) The stamp contrasts the bland housing blocks of the
past with the aesthetically pleasant flats of the present.
Education (No-Value Indicator) Raffles laid the foundation of
education by opening of the island's first school, the Singapore Institution. Since then,
education has assumed paramount importance amongst Singaporeans.
Goverment (35�) The stamp features a Parliament sitting and
the Parliament House.
National Service (60�) Singapore was a young and vulnerable nation when
it gained independence. National Service was introduced and became a pillar in the nation-building
process.
Tourism (70�) The stamp shows the multi-racial character of
Singapore. The colourful festivals and events depicts its rich tapestry of cultures.
Economic Progress ($1) Political stability nurtures economic growth.
With Singapore's global trade linkd, strategic location and sound economic policies,
the nation has taken off.
1999 Collection of Singapore Stamps
The stamps are lovingly inserted into a German-made protective stockcard with each Collection�s
hardcover bound with premium Japanese Asahi Saifu cloth. There are 9 different stamp issues
comprising 38 gummed stamps and 3 miniature sheets with a combined face value of $40.54.
