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New Zealand will Issue Stamps on Native Seashells

Date of Issue:6 May 2015 80c – Silver paua (Haliotis australis):The silver paua lives in the lowtide and shallow sub-tidal zones on rocky shores throughout the country where it grazes on kelps and other algae. The genus name Haliotis is Latin for sea-ear, reflecting their distinctive shell shape. $1.40 – Scott’s Murex (Rolandiella scotti):As Scott’s […]

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India-France Joint Stamp Issue

India Post  issued a joint stamp and miniature sheet with France on 10th April 2015.The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the President of France, Mr. Francois Hollande released the stamps commemorating 50 years of Indo-French Space Cooperation, in Paris. This is the first time when India is issuing a joint stamp issue on second […]

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Philippines Issued Stamps on Dragonflies

Stamps featuring dragonflies will be among the highlights of the 23rd corporate anniversary of the Philippine Postal Corp. PHLPost said the stamps featuring the insects—known for their strength and agility—launched on 6 April 2015. “Dragonflies are generally stronger and more robust. It also highlights PHLPost radical transformation from a ‘snail mail’ to a fast and […]

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India-France Joint Stamp Issue on 10th April 2015

India Post will issue a joint stamp with France on 10th April 2015.This is the first time when India is issuing a joint stamp issue on second time with the same country.Earlier India-France Joint stamps were released on 29th November 2003.

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Sharjah Issued Stamp on Capital of Arab Tourism

Emirates Post, in collaboration with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), has issued commemorative stamps in denomination of Dhs3 on Sharjah Arab Tourism Capital for 2015, along with a souvenir sheet of Dhs10.Commenting on the issue, Ibrahim Bin Karam, Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates Post Group, said the new stamps celebrate the honour […]

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Pitcairn Island Issued Stamps on The Red Lionfish Coral Reef Fish

Pitcairn Island has released three stamps on 26th February 2015 depicting gorgeous lionfish. The red lionfish (Pterois volitans), also known as the scorpionfish, firefish and turkey fish, is a tropical coral reef fish found in the Indo-Pacific region, reaching as far east as French Polynesia. It has now become a potential threat on the Atlantic […]

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India-Sri Lanka Stamp Issue  to Honour Anagarika Dharmapala

By Anurag India Post will issue a commemorative postage stamp on Anagarika Dharmapala on 25th October 2014.Infact it is a joint stamp issue of India and Sri Lanka.Its the first joint stamp issue of India with any SAARC country.Sri Lanka issued stamp on 150th Birth Anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala last week.The stamp was designed by […]

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India-Sri Lanka Stamp Issue  to Honour Anagarika Dharmapala

By Anurag India Post will issue a commemorative postage stamp on Anagarika Dharmapala on 25th October 2014.Infact it is a joint stamp issue of India and Sri Lanka.Its the first joint stamp issue of India with any SAARC country.Sri Lanka issued stamp on 150th Birth Anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala last week.The stamp was designed by […]

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India Post Issued 50 Stamps on 100 Years of Indian Cinema

New Delhi, May 3 : At 60th National Film Awards ceremony here Friday, President Pranab Mukherjee Friday released postal stamps commemorating 50 iconic film personalities who brought changes in the Indian cinema.Minister of Communication and Information Technology Kapil Sibal said that as the country celebrates the 100 years of Indian cinema, it is vital to […]

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India Post Issued 50 Stamps on 100 Years of Indian Cinema

New Delhi, May 3 : At 60th National Film Awards ceremony here Friday, President Pranab Mukherjee Friday released postal stamps commemorating 50 iconic film personalities who brought changes in the Indian cinema.Minister of Communication and Information Technology Kapil Sibal said that as the country celebrates the 100 years of Indian cinema, it is vital to […]