Singapore 1969 Founding of Singapore 150th Anniversary, Sir Stamford Raffles
Singapore · 1969 · 15c
This stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of modern Singapore. The design features a portrait of Sir Stamford Raffles, the British statesman widely credited with establishing the port city in 1819. The background depicts a modern Singapore skyline, contrasting the historical figure with the nation's progress.
Issued in 1969, this stamp celebrated a key milestone just four years after Singapore's independence, reinforcing its historical origins while looking towards a modern future.
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Photogravure
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