Stamps on Bees

 

Date of issue: 12 July 2012

Bees play an important role in pollinating flowering plants. Their disappearance could lead to food shortages. In order to raise understanding about bees and pay more attention to the conservation of ecology, Chunghwa Post will issue a souvenir sheet which comprises six stamps, each featuring a bee species of Taiwan . The designs follow:

1. Phimenes flavopictus (NT＄5): This predatory wasp has yellow markings on its black body, giving it coloring that resembles that of a yellow and black striped tiger. Females build their mud nests in places such as tree trunks and cliff-face crevices. It is also called the "tiger-striped potter wasp" in Chinese.

2. Apis mellifera (NT＄10): Commonly known as the western honey bee, most of them have a yellowish brown chest. The species' worker bees have specialized pollen baskets, which can be found on the tibia of their hind legs.

3. Xanthopimpla pedator (NT＄5): The range of this parasitic wasp was once used to control she-oak pests.

4. Xylocopa tranquebarorum (NT＄10): This pollinator has almost dark black body. Its wings have a purple, copper sheen to them. Females build their nests by boring holes into dead bamboo.

5. Vespa ducalis (NT＄5): This stinging wasp has two golden yellow rings on its abdomen which are its most salient feature. Its last four abdominal segments are black.

6. Apis cerana (NT＄10): Commonly known as the eastern honey bee, this pollinator lives in the wild mostly. Its appearance greatly resembles the western honey bee. It has alternating yellow and black stripes on its abdomen.

SOURCE: Chunghwa Post

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Stamp exhibition on Olympics

Aakruti Books Rajajinagar In association with
Karnataka philatelic Society presents

Olymplex-2012

* Exhibition of Olympic and Sports Stamps
* Exhibition and sale of Books related to Philately, Olympics and Sports
* Daily talks on philately by senior philatelists

Venue : Aakruti Books

No.31/1, 12th Main,
3rd Block, Rajajinagar,
Bangalore-560010
Ph: (080) 23409479, (080) 23506788

Landmark: Near State Bank of Hyderabad - Bhashyam circle
Date: Inauguration on 15th July 2012 at 10:30 Am
by Dr. Sangoram - President, Karnataka Philatelic Association

The Exhibition will end of 22nd July 2012 at 9:00 PM

Mumbai Mint Starts the booking of commemorative coin sets on the occasion of ‘1000 YEARS OF BIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE’ Booking starts from- 03/07/12 TO 31/08/12

: Vishal Sanganeria – Guwahati - Assam

New stamps on London 2012 Olympics…

 

 

Date of Issue : 28 June 2012

Israel Post  celebrates the London 2012 Olympics with an energetic stamp set. These stamps have the official London 2012 Olympics logo and Olympic rings symbol.

These stamps will be issued on June 26th 2012. Starting from June Israel's stamps will no longer have phosphor bands. Israel's stamps will now be printed with a microtext hidden security mark. All the stamps issued in June 2012 will bear the Israel Post logo in microtext. The logo can only been seen with a magnifying glass and its position on the stamp is different on each stamp.

The London 2012 Olympic Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

 

 

The Olympic coin design features the London skyline and the River Thames within a central circle. Iconic buildings depicted include Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Gherkin, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye and the Tower of London, with London 2012 arching above. The outer ring of the design features pictograms representing various Olympic sports which are synonymous with the London 2012 Games.
Each coin is presented in a specially designed and informative wallet that sits within a silver-foiled slipcase detailing the coin’s design and specifications.

Club News

 

Vadophil April 2012

Vadophil April 2012 is  published & could be  downloaded from Baroda Philatelic Society  website www.vadophil.org

Vadophil April Issue : Download

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Coins on Tagore

To commemorate 150th Birth anniversary of Tagore, Kolkata Mint recently issued a 5 Rupees PROOF coin in a nice black presentation pack.

  

: Shrikant Parikh – Ahmedabad

 

REVIVING PHILATELY

( AT GRASS ROOT LEVEL )

 

C.R.Andhare and Naresh Agrawal talking to children

In Indian Philatelic scenario, there has been tremendous decline in birth and growth of new philatelists only because of less interest among the school children in stamp collection. The reason being pressure of studies, development in communication systems leading to intensive use of mobile phones and e-mails and also growth of private courier service. A strong need of introducing and inculcating the hobby of stamp collection among the school children is felt today as future of philately lies in these children only.

To move a step in this direction to take the children in to the world of stamps, Adharshila Vidya Mandir School at Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh organized a philatelic workshop on 06.05.2012 during its 15 days summer camp which saw various different creative activities. Mr. C.R. Andhare and Mr. Naresh Agrawal philatelists of international repute from Bilaspur introduced students of class II to class Xth. During this workshop students were introduced to the postal stamp, its feature and its importance as a collectable and educational item. They were taught how to collect, preserve, arrange and organize stamps. There were different thematic exhibits on display and PPt. presentation. The workshop was well attended and created interest amongst many of children. Stamps and covers were distributed amongst the children. Local print media also wrote high of this activity.

- Naresh Agarwal, Bilaspur

New Book on Coins of India..

 

Book Review :

COINS OF INDIA 

Specialized Study with Current Prices (1835 - 2012)

 

A new book  Coins of India by Prof VK Gupta, Neha Gupta and Varun Nischal  was recently released  at New Delhi. This book is first of its kind on Indian Coins, published in India.

The book has following main chapters, giving detailed description with fine illustrations.:

1. East India Company

2. British Empire Coins

3. Republic Coins

4. Commemorative Coins

5. Proof and UNC Sets

The technical details of each coin : Year of issue., Rarity, Mintage, Size, valuation ( Fine, V. Fine and UNC ) are given with remarks for each type.

 

The book contains 344 pages, nearly 4,000 listings with current average market prices (Which is a unique feature), over 770 images, 4 appendices, bibliography and index.The book is highly useful for coin collectors. The printing of the  book is very fine so all the illustrations given in the book are of high quality. It is a complete reference book for the lovers  of old and new coins. The book is very useful and recommended for all coin collectors .

The book is priced 1,600/-, $60.  Readers may contact Prof VK Gupta for the book .

Authors : Prof VK Gupta, Neha Gupta and Varun Nishchal

Published By
Prof.(Dr.)Vijay Kumar Gupta
140, S.F.S.Flats,Ashok Vihar, Phase-4.
Delhi-110052.India
Mob:+91-9810955593,Ph:+91-11-27305000,+91-11- 27302506
Email: profvkg@gmail.com  , profvkg@yahoo.co.in

Other Books by Prof. (Dr.) V. K. Gupta

     

• Conservation Restoration and Philatelic Chemistry : Be Awakened my F.I.P., ( Fédération Internationale de Philatélie) pp. 208, Index. Genuine Leather Bound Rs 3, 600/-. Hardbound Rs. 1,500. (A dot yourself book for conducting workshops).

• Kautilīya Arthaśastra. A Legal,Critical and Analytical Study. Pp.474,Index.Hardbound.Rs1,250.

• Thematic Philately. pp. 192. Index. Hard Bound Rs 250. (Out of Print)

• Gwalior Postal History and Stamps (1837-1950). pp.210, Index.Genuine leather bound.Rs300(Out of Print)

Club News

3rd National Numismatic Exhibition - Hyderabad

18th May 2012 to 20th May 2012

Friday to Sunday

Venue

Maruti Gardens Convention Center

No. 11-4-669/1, Beside Om International Hotel, Lakdi Ka Pool, Hyderabad.

(The venue is approx 1.5 KM from Nampalli (Hyderabad) Railway Station).

Organizer

Marudhar Arts

114 (F6), 1st Floor, 120, Pamadi Chambers, Dr. D. V. G. Road, Basavangudi (Gandhi Bazar),Bangalore 560 004 (INDIA)

Phone +91-80-6532-9800, Mobile +-91-0-9243145999 Fax +91-80-2661-9800

email:- info@maruphilaque.com

Salute to the heroes of India …

 

 

On 23 March 1931, Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh was hanged along with Rajguru, and Sukhdev. To commemorate this day Gorakhpur Postal Division issued a special cancellation “ homage to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev.

Bhagat Singh : (28 September 1907 – 23 March 1931) was an Indian nationalist considered to be one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement. He is often referred to as Shaheed Bhagat Singh, the word Shaheed means "martyr". Read More….

: Ashwani Dubey – Gorakhpur

Shaheed Bhagat Singh Coin

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Stamps from Bangladesh….

 

Birds of Sundarbans

Date of Issue : 17 July 2011

Rare animals of Bangladesh

Date of Issue : 17 July 2011

Coins of Independent Sultans of Bengal

Date of Issue : 21 July 2011

Philanippon 2011

Date of Issue : 21 July 2011

Traditional Musical Instruments

Date of Issue : 21 July 2011

Centenary of Dhaka Club

Date of Issue : 19 August 2011

E- Asia 2011

Date of Issue : 1 December 2011

: Pradip Jain – Patna - email : philapradip@gmail.com

New Books on coins and stamps…

 

 

 

COINS OF INDIA  - Specialized Study with Current Prices (1835 - 2012)

A new book  Coins of India by Prof VK Gupta, Neha Gupta and Varun Nischal is being released on 23rd March,2012, the day when Delhi Coin Society Fair will start. It contains 344 pages, nearly 4,000 listings with current average market prices (Which is a unique feature), over 770 images, 4 appendices, bibliography and index.The book is priced 1,600/-, $60. with special price upto 25th March 2012- Rs 1350/-. 

 

Books by Prof. (Dr.) V. K. Gupta

     

• Coins of India Specialized Study with Valuation (1835- 2012). pp. 344, nearly 4,000 listings, over 770 images. Index.Art Paper,4colours,Hard Bound.Rs.1,600.$60. Post Free.

• Conservation Restoration and Philatelic Chemistry : Be Awakened my F.I.P., ( Fédération Internationale de Philatélie) pp. 208, Index. Genuine Leather Bound Rs 3, 600/-. Hardbound Rs. 1,500. (A dot yourself book for conducting workshops).

• Kautilīya Arthaśastra. A Legal,Critical and Analytical Study. Pp.474,Index.Hardbound.Rs1,250.

• Thematic Philately. pp. 192. Index. Hard Bound Rs 250. (Out of Print)

• Gwalior Postal History and Stamps (1837-1950). pp.210, Index.Genuine leather bound.Rs300(Out of Print)

Published By
Prof.(Dr.)Vijay Kumar Gupta
140, S.F.S.Flats,Ashok Vihar, Phase-4.
Delhi-110052.India
Mob:+91-9810955593,Ph:+91-11-27305000,+91-11- 27302506
Email: profvkg@gmail.com  , profvkg@yahoo.co.in

A book on  of postal stamps on folk arts

 

 

A Book on folk arts " Anche Janapada"

A Book on folk arts " Anche Janapada", A collection of postal stamps of various countries related to folk arts by well known  philatelist Mr M. R. Prabhakar and published by Karnataka Janapada Academy Bangalore has been released and kept for scale at Karnataka Janapada Academy .The cost of the book is 150/-
Mr M.R Prabhakar is  well known as A   philatelist and he had conducted many exhibitions in rural area .
- Jagannath Mani, Bangalore 

email : jagannath_mani7@yahoo.co.in    Blog : www.olympicgamesphilately.blogspot.com