In celebration of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Viet Nam, a joint stamp issue on birds is launched at the Jurong Bird Park today, 12 September 2013.
In Singapore, the event will be graced by Mr Nguyen Dang Hung, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Republic of Singapore, and attended by officials from Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Singapore Post. This is the second joint stamp issue between the two countries.
Beautifully portrayed in this joint stamp issue are the Grey Peacock Pheasant and the Red Junglefowl. Depicted on the 1st local stamp is the Grey Peacock Pheasant which is drawn by Tô Minh Trang. It has greyish brown plumage with dark blue circles and white rings. Each tail feather has two green “eyespots” or ocelli which are especially prominent in the males. Female grey peacock pheasants are smaller, and have a darker and duller plumage. The S$2 stamp featured the Red Junglefowl which is drawn by Eng Siak Loy. The cockerel has striking plumage, ear wattles and a majestic red comb. The hen in its streaky brown plumage is less spectacular.
Technical Details
- Date of Issue: 12 September 2013
- Denominations: 1st Local and S$2.00
- Stamp Size: 40.8mm x 29.85mm
- Miniature Sheet Size: 120mm x 75mm
- Perforation: 13
- Paper: Unwatermarked
- Printing Process: Offset Lithography
- Printer: Secura Singapore Pte Ltd
- Sheet Content: 10 stamps per sheet
- Designers: Eng Siak Loy (Singapore) and Tô Minh Trang (Viet Nam)./.
Source: singpost.com
