Singapore, 5 August 2021 – Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) will launch a set of stamps tomorrow (6 Aug 2021) as a tribute to Singapore’s frontline workers. In celebration of Singapore’s 56th year of independence, the stamps recognise the diverse groups of frontline workers who have pressed on to serve Singapore in the past year despite the unprecedented challenges they faced.
While healthcare workers have long been recognised as the face of frontline workers since COVID-19 disrupted our everyday lives, there have been many other groups of frontliners who continue to keep the community safe and Singapore’s economy going.
Designed in the form of sketches, the set of 10 stamps features (in sequence) a doctor, nurse, swabber, teacher, bus captain, postman, food deliveryman, cleaner, hawker and supermarket staff.
The stamp set also includes a miniature sheet, featuring a montage of these frontline workers.
Miniature Sheet
In addition, the cover of the presentation pack also features more groups of frontline workers, including immigration officers, construction workers and hospitality staff, all of whom have contributed in their ways to fight the COVID-19 pandemic since early last year.
First Day Cover
Since COVID-19 hit Singapore in early 2020, Singapore’s essential workforce has and continues to persevere in fighting an unseen enemy while facing their own anxieties, yet holding their posts with responsibility and diligence through the tough times. Overcoming fear, fatigue and discomfort, these everyday heroes go about their work with dignity, bringing hope and strength for fellow Singaporeans.
Sale of stamps
The stamps (valued between 30 cents and S$1.40 each), Miniature Sheet (S$2), Pre- cancelled First Day Covers (S$8.35 with stamps; S$3.40 with miniature sheet) and Presentation Packs (S$11.55) will go on sale from 6 August 2020 at all post offices, Philatelic Stores and online at shop.singpost.com, while stocks last.
About Singapore Post Limited
For more than 160 years, Singapore Post (SingPost), as the country's postal service provider, has been delivering trusted and reliable services to homes and businesses in Singapore. Today, SingPost is pioneering and leading in eCommerce logistics as well as providing innovative mail and logistics solutions in Singapore and around the world, with operations in 19 markets.
Building on its trusted communications through domestic and international postal services, SingPost is taking the lead in end-to-end integrated and digital mail solutions. The suite of SingPost eCommerce logistics solutions includes front end web management, warehousing and fulfilment, last mile delivery and international freight forwarding.
