Some years ago, an Indonesian president referred to Singapore as a “little red dot in a sea of green” which caused a small stir. But do you know, 1999 was not the first time we were identified as a little red dot?

I attach for your viewing pleasure a First Day Cover that shows this very clearly.You can see the red dot in the small circle. Note also the words saying, “National Day” and the date ‘3rd June’ and ‘State of Singapore’.

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