Italy 1980-1990 Definitive Stamps ( Castle )

 

22 Sep 1980 

22 Sep 1980
Coil Stamps

20 Aug 1981

30 Sep 1981
Coil Stamps

25 Jun 1983
Coil Stamp 

9 Jul 1983

14 Feb 1984

25 Jul 1985
Coil Stamps

15 Mar 1986

5 Feb 1987

1 Mar 1988

20 Sep 1990

20 Feb 1991

7 Mar 1992

Malaysia 1987 ASEAN > 20th Anniversary

 

South Africa ( RSA ) 1987 The Bible

South Africa issued a set of three stamps commemorating the Bible Society of South Africa. These stamps, released on November 19, 1987, featured iconic biblical artworks and were printed on phosphorescent paper using offset printing.

16c Stamp: Depicts the Bible in 75 languages, showcasing the global reach of the Bible. 
30c Stamp: Features Rembrandt’s painting "The Feast of Belshazzar" from Daniel 5:25. 
50c Stamp: Illustrates Rembrandt’s "Matthew and the Angel," based on Matthew 9:9. 

40c Stamp: "The Word of God," featuring the Bible in Greek and Hebrew.

These stamps were issued to honor the Bible Society's efforts in promoting Bible distribution and literacy.

The 40c stamp was initially planned to be part of this set, titled "The Word of God," featuring the Bible in Greek and Hebrew. However, it was withdrawn before release due to religious objections. Despite its withdrawal, some copies were sold at smaller post offices, making it a rare and valuable item among collectors.

The 40c stamp is considered one of the most valuable South African stamps of the past century

Malaysia 1987 Protected Wildlife 3

 

Brunei 1987 Local Fruits I

 

Malaysia 1987 Transportations & Communications

 

Sri Lanka 1987 Ceylon Bible Society

The 1987 stamp, issued on October 2, marked CBS’s 175th anniversary. It featured a multi-colored design and was printed using offset techniques by Security Printers Malaysia. The stamp's face value was 5.75 Sri Lankan rupees .

This issue served not only as a philatelic tribute but also as a public acknowledgment of CBS’s contributions to Christian unity and literacy in Sri Lanka. The stamp underscored CBS’s role in translating and distributing the Bible in local languages, including Sinhala and Tamil, and its efforts to make the Scriptures accessible to all people at highly subsidized prices .

Founded on August 1, 1812, the CBS was originally known as the Colombo Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Established during British colonial rule with the support of Anglican missionaries, it aimed to circulate the Holy Scriptures without commentary, particularly to native Christians in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) .

Over the years, CBS has evolved into a non-denominational, ecumenical organization. While it serves various Christian denominations—including Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant communities—it does not replace their missions but acts as a resource center for Bible distribution and related materials .

In 1975, CBS was incorporated under Sri Lankan law as the General Council of the Ceylon Bible Society, granting it legal status and the authority to translate, publish, and distribute the Scriptures in Sinhala, Tamil, and English 

Malaysia 1987 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, 33rd

 

Malaysia 1987 Kenyir Hydroelectric Project

 

Malaysia 1987 International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

 

Malaysia 1987 ATM Stamp

In 1987, Malaysia issued its first ATM (Automated Teller Machine) or Frama labels, which were used as variable value stamps. These stamps were first issued on May 25, 1987, and were part of the "POS" or Post Office Savings emblem collection. They are categorized as ATM, Frama, or VSS (Variable Value Stamps) and are identifiable by their rectangular shape and normal perforations. 

The user pays with coins and selects the required face value using the 3 buttons, programmed with basic postage values (15, 20 and 40 c), or it issues an ATM with the value corresponding to the inserted coin(s) or the value of any change. The smallest value coin accepted was 5 c, which also corresponded to the lowest face value that was available from the ATM machine.  

The Frama distributor used a unique gummed paper, with a neutral yellow background with the postal emblem and the continuous text JABATAN PERKHIDMATAN POS MALAYSIA.

The vending machine's red imprint includes a design with the country's name, face value, the Bunga Raya (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), the national flower of Malaysia, in the lower left corner, and the machine number (WP 001) (WP - Wilayah Persekutuan)

Malaysia 1987 FRAMA Labels

In 1987 the Malaysia postal administration (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Pos Malaysia) tested an ATM vending machine, model FE 254, from the Swiss company FRAMA. The distributor was installed on May 25th 1987 in the Dayabumi complex, in the capital's main post office, Kuala Lumpur. 

The user pays with coins and selects the required face value using the 3 buttons, programmed with basic postage values (15, 20 and 40c), or it issues an ATM with the value corresponding to the inserted coin(s) or the value of any change. The smallest value coin accepted was 5c, which also corresponded to the lowest face value that was available from the ATM machine.  

The FRAMA distributor used a unique gummed paper, with a neutral yellow background with the postal emblem and the continuous text JABATAN PERKHIDMATAN POS MALAYSIA. 

The vending machine's red imprint includes a design with the country's name, face value, the Bunga Raya (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), the national flower of Malaysia, in the lower left corner, and the machine number (WP 001).

First Frama Labels issued in Malaysia