Singapore Lenticular Stamps 2026: SingPost and The Straits Times Launch “Then & Now” Stamps Launch on October 9
Singapore has unveiled a new type of stamp that changes its image when viewed from different angles.
Singapore Post (SingPost) and The Straits Times have launched Singapore’s first-ever lenticular stamp collection, titled “Then & Now”. The collection uses changing images to show how Singapore’s postal service and landmarks have evolved over the decades.
The special stamps are being launched ahead of World Post Day 2026 on October 9 and will be available for purchase from October 9, while stocks last.
What are Singapore’s new Lenticular stamps?
Lenticular stamps use a special printing technique that allows different images to appear depending on the viewing angle. With the new Then & Now collection, tilting the stamp reveals a transition between historic and modern photographs.
The two stamps focus on:
- The Fullerton Building: shows the transformation from the former General Post Office era to its present-day appearance.
- The Singapore postman: contrasts earlier mail delivery methods with the work of today’s postal workers.
SingPost says this is the first time lenticular stamps have been produced in Singapore.
Singapore Then & Now stamp collection: What does it show?
The collection was created in collaboration with The Straits Times, using photographs selected from its extensive photographic archive. The two stamps tell different parts of Singapore’s postal history.
| Stamp | Historical image | Modern image |
| Fullerton Building | Former General Post Office | Present-day Fullerton Building |
| The Postman | Postman delivering mail in earlier Singapore | Modern postal worker |
The concept gives collectors a visual way to see the changes in Singapore’s landscape and postal services on a single stamp.
How much do the Singapore Lenticular Stamps cost?
SingPost has announced several products under the Then & Now collection.
| Product | Price |
| Then & Now Lenticular Stamp Folder – two $10 stamps | S$32.80 |
| Fullerton Building Lenticular Stamp | S$13.80 |
| The Postman Lenticular Stamp | S$13.80 |
| Fullerton Building Lenticular Postcard | S$5 |
| The Postman Lenticular Postcard | S$5 |
| First Day Cover – blank envelope without stamp | S$0.60 |
| World Post Day Souvenir Cover | S$0.60 |
| World Post Day Postcard Set of 4 and MyStamp | S$13.80 |
| World Post Day Postage Label – set of 10, 1st Local | S$6.20 |
When will the Then & Now stamps go on sale?
The Singapore Then & Now lenticular stamp collection will go on general sale from October 9, 2026.
The collection will be available at:
- Philatelic Counter at the General Post Office
- Philatelic Store @ Tampines
- SingPost’s online shop
What happened to the pre-orders?
Pre-orders for the special collection ran from September 23 to September 30, 2026.
The first 100 pre-orders for the Then & Now Lenticular Stamp Folder were scheduled to receive a replica of The Straits Times’ first edition, published on July 15, 1845.
Since the pre-order period has ended, buyers should check the general-sale availability from October 9 rather than relying on the earlier pre-order offer.
Why is the Fullerton Building featured on the stamp?
The Fullerton Building has an important connection with Singapore’s postal history. The building, completed in 1928, housed Singapore’s first General Post Office. It later became a national monument and today is home to The Fullerton Hotel.
The lenticular stamp uses this history to show the transformation of one of Singapore’s best-known landmarks. SingPost notes that the building also served as a reference point for road distances in Singapore, known historically as “Mile Zero.”
How has Singapore’s postal service changed?
The second lenticular stamp focuses on postal workers.
i) Early mail delivery involved travelling through rural areas and kampungs, with delivery carried out on foot or using horse-drawn transport.
ii) Over time, postal delivery moved to bicycles, motor vehicles and eventually today’s technology-supported delivery systems.
iii) Modern postal workers also handle large volumes of e-commerce parcels and use mobile devices to track deliveries.
iv) The stamp therefore connects Singapore’s traditional postal service with its modern delivery network.
Singapore “Tiny Windows into Singapore” exhibition
The Then & Now collection will also be part of a free public exhibition called “Tiny Windows into Singapore.” The exhibition is scheduled for:
- Date: October 8–11, 2026
- Venue: SingPost Centre, Level 1 Atrium
- Admission: Free
The event will explore Singapore’s history through themed displays, visitor activities and philately talks.
World Post Day 2026 MyStamp collection
Alongside the lenticular stamps, SingPost is also offering a World Post Day 2026 MyStamp set.
The designs feature elements connected with Singapore, including:
💰The World Post Day Postcard Set of 4 and MyStamp is priced at S$13.80, according to SingPost.
Why these Stamps are different?
Traditional stamps are generally static images. The Then & Now collection adds an interactive visual effect. Simply changing the viewing angle makes the image transition between two periods. That makes the stamps particularly interesting for:
- Stamp collectors
- Singapore history enthusiasts
- Tourists interested in Singapore heritage
- Philately fans
- People looking for Singapore souvenirs
- Fans of The Straits Times archives
Final takeaway
The new Singapore Then & Now lenticular stamps combine philately, photography and local history in an unusual format. Created by SingPost and The Straits Times, the collection uses changing images to connect Singapore’s postal past with its present.
For collectors, the key date is October 9, 2026, when the collection goes on general sale. The accompanying Tiny Windows into Singapore exhibition begins one day earlier at SingPost Centre and is free to visit.
