150th Anniversary of the Penny Black

Singapore · 1990 · $5

This stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black. The design features the iconic profile of Queen Victoria from the original Penny Black, superimposed over a blue map of Singapore. This 'stamp-on-stamp' design celebrates a pivotal moment in postal history.

Issued in 1990, this stamp reflects Singapore's connection to the British postal system's heritage while asserting its own identity as a major philatelic and logistical hub in Southeast Asia.