Cocoa Scented stamps from Liberia..

 

The African nation of Liberia will issue two sheets of chocolate themed postage stamps commemorating one of their leading exports, cocoa. Postage stamps on the first sheet are designed to appear as blocks of chocolate in an unwrapped candy bar, while the second sheet portrays a box of truffles–each stamp depicting a different gourmet confection. Both sheets are cocoa scented.

These attractive designs strive to educate philatelists in the process of making this beloved dessert, from harvesting the beans to packaging chocolate products. The incorporation of a quick response (QR) barcode supplies additional information on this process and gives the stamps a modern touch.

The QR code can be scanned by most smart phones and read with a built-in decoding program which will reveal a document entitled, “From Bean to Bar: The Making of Chocolate.” Each sheet features 9 stamps, and will be on sale at post offices throughout Liberia and through stamp dealers worldwide.

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Pos Malaysia has withdrawn “ Virtues” issue after three days sale. 

Pos Malaysia to recall, re-issue Value stamps

18 June 2011

WITH reference to “Group angry that Tamil not used in first day covers” (The Star Online, June 15), we acknowlege that the words featured in the stamp, depicting Kesyukuran (Thankfulness), included English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and Hindi.

Pos Malaysia would like to clarify that the inclusion of the Hindi word featured in the stamp depicting Kesyukuran was an inadvertent error on the part of the issuing committee.

Therefore, Pos Malaysia will be recalling all the Nilai-Nilai Murni (Values) stamps and will reissue the stamps to include the Tamil word for Kesyukuran.

The Star

15 June 2011

Tamil Nesan reported that the Taiping Tamilar Sangam had voiced dissatisfaction over Pos Malaysia Berhad's failure to include Tamil in its recent release of first day covers promoting noble human values. Its president M.S. Mayadevan said that he was surprised that one of the 10 stamps released had the words terima kasih in Bahasa Malaysia and the same word in other languages like English, Chinese and Hindi but not a single word in Tamil.

He said that Pos Malaysia should have accorded proper recognition to the role of Tamil.He urged MIC to highlight the matter.

The Star

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Summer visiting Birds on new Jersey stamps..

Date of Issue : 16 June 2011

Hi! Here is a magnificent new set of stamps on Birds. Bird is one of the most popular themes among thematic stamp collectors all over the world . Jersey Post issued the fifth set in the Birdlife series featuring various birds which visit Jersey during the summer months. A Miniature Sheet and Souvenir Sheetlet also accompanies the issue. The birds illustrated on stamps are always highly sought after by stamp collectors. The set is beautiful and sure to be liked by bird lovers ! This is all for today….Till Next Post …Have a Nice Time !!

The stamps feature Barn swallow,spotted flycatcher,cuckoo, white throat Linnet and Swift .

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Wedding Bells

Moderator of Mobile Philately and General Secretary of Jainism Philatelic Group Mr. Deepak Narendra Modi of Jalna (M-9890373344) married to Dr. Priyanka on 14th June 2011 at Aurangabad.

: Sudhir Jain, Satna (MP)

Heartiest Congratulations !! Heartiest Congratulations !! Heartiest Congratulations !!

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Snack food – Chips on stamp..

Date of Issue : 7 June 2011

Aland Post issued a stamp featuring world’s most favourite snack food – Potato chips on 7 June 2011. Potato chips are popular all over the world and available in different flavours. This might be the first stamp on chips though many stamps have been issued on a variety of food items, eaten around the world but potato chips is the universal snack food and popular among all age groups of people in every corner of the world. Originally potato chips were invented in America in the year 1853 .

Story of chips

According to a traditional story, the original potato chip recipe was created in Saratoga Springs, New York on August 24, 1853. Agitated by a patron repeatedly sending his fried potatoes back because they were too thick, soggy and bland, resort hotel chef, George Crum, decided to slice the potatoes as thin as possible, frying them until crisp and seasoning them with extra salt. Contrary to Crum's expectation, the patron (sometimes identified as Cornelius Vanderbilt) loved the new chips and they soon became a regular item on the lodge's menu under the name "Saratoga Chips".

In the 20th century, potato chips spread beyond chef-cooked restaurant fare and began to be mass produced for home consumption. The Dayton, Ohio-based Mike-sell's Potato Chip Company, founded in 1910, calls itself the "oldest potato chip company in the United States".New England-based Tri-Sum Potato Chips, originally founded in 1908 as the Leominster Potato Chip Company, in Leominster, Massachusetts claim to be America's first potato chip manufacturer.

Today, chips are packaged in plastic bags, with nitrogen gas blown in prior to sealing to lengthen shelf life, and provide protection against crushing.

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News from Ludhiana Philatelic Club

School Of Philately And library

Ludhiana Philatelic Club has opened a School of Philately and Library to support education in our schools via stamps on June 12, 2011. The School was inaugurated by S. Hira Singh Gabria, Minister of Jails, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs & Printing & Stationery. Mr. Prem Mittal, Political Advisor to S. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, presided over the inaugural function. The school is located near Naurian Mal Jain School in Bagh Naurian Mal, Ludhiana. S. Hira Singh Gabria, appreciated the efforts of Ludhiana Philatelic Club in promotion of educative hobby of stamp collecting. He announced a grant of Rs.One lakh to the club for strengthening of School of Philately and its Library.

Stamps are a great way to learn about our history, geography, culture, animals; you name it; about almost anything. The School will strive to promote the educational use of philately by organizing spectrum of interesting educational programmes / workshops of short duration on various topics with the support of India Post. School teachers will be imparted training in using stamps as a teaching tool. Stamps can be used to motivate students who may otherwise have little interest in particular subject. Teachers can make topics interesting to their kids by introducing the topic via stamps.

The School will launch number of innovative programmes, reaching out to different target groups. These will be helpful in developing youngsters and others who choose to join such programmes, in to better citizen and a strong nation.

Upon demand, the members of Ludhiana Philatelic club will visit local schools and help them start youth philatelic club and give talks about special topics with the help of stamps.

For more details, Dr SK Sondhi may be contacted at email : sksondhi1@gmail.com

New Club Member

Name : B D Surana

City / Country : Kolkata, India

E-mail : bdsurana@gmail.com

Collecting Interests : Stamps, Currencies and coins ( regular, Commemorative , UNC, Proof)

Postal Address : 20 J, Ballygunge Terrace Ground Floor Golpark Kolkata 700 029 India

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Children's TV stars on stamps..

 

Date of Issue : 8 June 2011

Post Danmark issued two stamps on 8 June 2011, two of DR’s children's TV stars: Bruno and Teddy. cartoon films are favourite of children all over the world. These stamps are sure to be liked by children and those collecting on ‘ children theme ’. This stamps have a white background so the characters look very bright and attractive .

Teddy

The good-natured Teddy lives in a secret den in a secret forest, where he goes on adventures with his adult friends Aske, Luna and Viola. His best friend is Chicken, who is younger but sometimes smarter than Teddy. His youngest friend, Duckling, does not understand very much and so can be a bit trying.

Bruno

Bruno the Bear made his television debut in 2005 as the door opener for the advent-calendar serial “Teddy’s Christmas Journey”. He is an old, badly worn bear, filled with hay and straw. Instead of a right paw, he has a claw, which is sometimes replaced with a pizza-slicer or a flamethrower. Bruno usually sees himself as the centre of the universe. He speaks with slight Jutland accent and, as seen on the stamp, he loves French fries.

Special Covers

North East

Letter writing Campaign

Gangtok : 19 June 2003

Image source : Ashwani Dubey, Gorakhpur

Discussion

Critical Analysis of the cover : The 3 elements of the above cover are not co-related. The stamp is on Energy conservation, cover illustration shows Rhododendron and the cancellation shows “letter writing campaign”. Not a good item for thematic collection . All the three elements must have relation with each other.

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News for Coin & Banknote collectors…

Issue of 10/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "B" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor

The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs 10/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "B" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 issued earlier. All banknotes in the denomination of 10/- issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.

Issue of ` 100/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "L" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor

The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 100/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "L" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and the year 2011 printed on the back of the Bank note. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 issued earlier. All banknotes in the denomination of ` 100/- issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.

- Vishal Sanganeria , Guwahati

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Monuments of Science and Technology..

 

 

On 16th May Russian Post issued a Souvenir sheet featuring four monuments of Science and technology.

Design on the stamps:
1. The clock on the Central Telegraph building. Moscow.
2. The clock on the building of the Admiralty. St. Petersburg.
3. The clock on the building of Moscow State University. University. Moscow.
4. The clock on the building of the railway station. Sochi.

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Sad demise of a senior philatelist from Karnataka

Noted senior philatelist from Karnataka Dr. P. G. Krishnamurthy passed away . He was found dead in unnatural condition near his house on 10th June. Dr. Krishnamurthy was an ardent philatelist and researcher of Modern Indian Postal History. He did extensive study on various aspects of Modern Indian Postal Services. We express our deepest condolences on sad demise of Dr Krishnamurthy. May his soul rest in peace

Read detailed news on Mr Prashant Pandya’s Blog :

http://modernindianphilately.blogspot.com/

Special Covers

Bihar

: Ashwani Dubey - Gorakhpur

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New Stamps from Romania

Date of Issue : 2 June 2011

Romania Post issued a beautiful set of two stamps   on Circus and 6 stamps on first six Zodiac signs.Both the sets are unique and wonderful !!

Circus

In the glory period of the Roman Empire, the circus represented one of the most accessible and favourite forms of entertainment. The manner of existence and organization of the activities, united under the name of circus, bears the clear mark of the temperament of different peoples and continents.

In Ancient Rome, the word “circus” meaning a circle or ring, defined the spaces having this shape where manifestations specific to that time took place: soldiers competing to demonstrate their qualities as great fighters, animal taming etc.

After the fall of the Roman Empire, circus continued its existence in Europe due to the organized groups of actors who were present with their performances, especially in the town fairs. In the Middle Ages, in Saxony, people saw these nomads also as an important source that could supply information about what was happening in the world, since strolling artists sang, told stories and most of the times brought news about other towns. After the Normans invasion, the juggler emerged in the world of the Saxon circus decreasing initially the popularity of minstrels. Subsequently, the circus actors learned to combine the representation styles and to share their dexterity tricks.

The history of the Romanian circus started in 1874 in Bucharest when the first autochthonous circus Sidoli Circus was set up, in the location of the present Gambrinus Beerhouse founded by I. L. Caragiale.The period between 1960 and 1970 was beneficial for the development of the acrobatic art, juggling and, implicitly, the circus show. The Romanian jugglers were highly appreciated by the audience on the stages of many countries performing as skilled acrobats, tightrope walkers, and illusionists.

Stamps on Zodiac Signs

Date of Issue 5 May 2011

Romfilatelia issued a MS of 6 postage stamps issue on Zodiac signs Part I, illustrating the first six signs.

:Romfilatelia

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Honor for Indian Philatelist

Mr Praful Thakkar’s book Collector's Guide to First Day Covers & Folders of India 1947-1964 Official & Private has been awarded Silver Bronze medal in NAPEX 2011 held at Washington, USA. After Portugal and South Africa, now in USA also the work has been appreciated. Award List is available at following link :

http://www.napex.org/docs/palmares/napex_palmares_2011_combined.pdf

Praful Thakkar is a renowned philatelist from Ahmedabad and retired as Indian Administrative Officer. He is a double Limca Book Record Holder in 2009 for Autographs & Canteen Tokens and indeed is a collector of autographs, stamps, First Day Covers (FDCs), coins, medals, tokens, badges , badge plates etc. and many more collectibles of India since last more than 45 years. For philatelic collectors, he has written Collector's Guide to Covers & Folders of India 1947-1964 - Official & Private. Through this book, he has tried to give a dimension to Philatelic facet of early classic period by cataloging Official FDCs, Private FDCs and Folders of this time.

Thematic Gallery of Indian/World Autographs-Limca Record Holder 2009
http://www.indianautographs.com

Classic Gallery of Indian Numismatics
http://www.indiannumismatics.com

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Permanent Pictorial Cancellations…

Permanent Pictorial Cancellations

Andhra Pradesh

Cancellation : Dolphin’s Nose Light House

This special cancellation is being provided in Visakhapatnam from 10 April 1982 with the picture of the Dolphin's Nose Light House of Visakhapatnam( Located in the East Coast of India midway between Kolkata and Chennai in the coast line).

The Dolphin's Nose Light house on the hill

The Dolphin's Nose Light House is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.The Dolphin's Nose(hill) is a head land which jets out of the sea(Bay of Bengal) and has a light house.The rocky promontory which is situated at 358 meters above sea level is 174 meters in height and is shaped like a Dolphin's Nose. The beam and illumination from the light house can be seen from a disance of 65 kilometers. and is useful for Mariners.. The massive hillock is also known as Black Mores Hill. A popular picnic spot for Visakhapatnam(also called Vizag) people, the view of the sea from the hill is georgeous..

The Visakhapatnam harbour is a natural harbour with very good depth for large ships to enter the Port., and has only one entrance cum exit. On the left of the entrance channel to the harbour stands the Dolphin's Nose hill and on the right of the channel there is a Venkateswara temple on the Hill constructed during 1886.

Also on the Darga Hill next to it and very close, there is a Maszid called Ishak Madina and also a church called St Johns, constructed during 1844 by Sir Arthur Cotton. The temple, Maszid and the Church close by on this hill is very unique.This place was an Army base camp for Britishers during 18th century.The earlier light house got damaged during 1876 due to cyclone. The present modern light house also has the facility of cyclone forecast. Well laid roads are available to the top of Dolphin's Nose from Visakhapatnam.

Visakhapatnam has a big port from where Iron ore and coal are regularly shipped. In addition the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters is based at Visakhapatnam and a large number of warships and submarines and some of the Naval training establishments are located in Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam Steel Plant a major steel plant in the east coast and Andhra University are also located in Visakhapatnam.

Cdr. G Sri Ramarao,I.N,(Retd.)Vishakhapatnam
Blog: http://sriramarao.wordpress.com

Uttar Pradesh

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation of GPO Lucknow

: Ashwani Dubey, Gorakhpur (UP)

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News from Philatelic Societies…

Central India Philatelic Society given farewell to Mr. Anil Pujara

Monthly meeting of Central India Philatelic society was organized on 5th June 2011 at the residence of Mr. Rajendra Agarwal “Shashi” at Satna (M.P.). It was well attended by 21 Philatelists. Following were the activities conducted in the meeting -

1. Noted Philatelist, Philatelic writer and active member of Central India Philatelic Society, Mr. Anil Pujara has been transferred from Rewa (M.P.) to Patna (Bihar). Society given farewell to him and presented memento. He congratulated the Society and it's members for very active Philatelic atmosphere.

2. As 5th June was World Environment Day, Mr. Sudhir Jain, secretary of the Society exhibited his exhibits on Environment.

3. New stamps were distributed to the members.

4. Mr Rajendra Agarwal “Shashi” shown some interesting items recently added in his collection of stamps, coins and currency notes.

Society President Mr. Ramesh Lajpatrai given welcome speech and Mr. Jinendra Jain, Treasurer given vote of thanks.

- Sudhir Jain, Satna (MP)

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New Stamps on Forest…

 

 Date of Issue : 9 May 2011

On 9 May 2011Turkish Post and Post of Bosnia and Herzegovina issued a set of two stamps featuring Forests as EUROPA 2011 theme of this year.

Stamps from Bosnia and Herzegovina

MS

Date of Issue : 9 May 2011

Coins on 150th Birth Anniversary of Tagore

To celebrate the 150th (1861-2011) Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore India Government Mint Kolkata issued Rs100 and Rs 5 coin sets recently in Proof and Uncirculated varieties.

Proof

UNC

: Cdr. G Sri Ramarao,I.N,(Retd.), Vishakhapatnam

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Refund of excess payment for Khadi Stamp by India Post

Mr Hemant Jain writes that he has received a cheque of Rs.200.00 as a Refund of excess payment against speed post charges for supply of Khadi Stamp from concerned authorities of India Post India .

Earlier he filed a RTI regarding this matter, virtue of that correspondence ,India Post took necessary action & refunded excess amount accordingly.

Here to remind all that some collectors were charged extra amount of postage for each Khadi MS copy ( when they ordered for more than one copy ) whereas the postage was same for one copy and 10 copies as it was to be sent in single envelope.

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