Singapore Definitive Series - Lion Head
Singapore · 1968 · 1c
This definitive stamp features a stylized lion's head, a powerful national symbol of Singapore. The design is minimalist, focusing on the bold lines of the lion against a solid background, representing the nation's strength and identity. It was the first definitive stamp issued by the Republic of Singapore after its independence.
Issued in 1968, this series marked Singapore's new era as a fully independent republic, replacing the previous stamps that still referenced the State of Singapore within Malaysia.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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