The Netherlands has released five stamps on 20th July 2015 that features physics experiments that can be even performed by children. The issue was designed in collaboration with the Science Center Nemo, a hands-on interactive science and technology museum in Amsterdam.Each stamp includes an embedded code that links through a smart phone to the museum’s website. […]
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Hungary has issued a stamp to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Miksa Róth on 24th June 2015.The Pax mosaic designed by Miksa Róth, is featured on the red numbered imperforated and the green numbered specially perforated stamp blocks, which have the same design as the standard version. Besides the standard and special editions, the […]
Thailand has issued a stamp set on classical musical instruments.This set is dedicated to HRH PRINCESS Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s talent for playing Thai classical music.The stamps, which are also the Thailand Post’s way of marking the Princess’ 60th birthday, feature each of the four instruments with which she is associated: the sor duang (treble fiddle), […]
Denmark issued a stamp on the occasion of the centenary or women suffrage on 13th June 2015. The painting is a contemporary interpretation of the march organized in celebration of women gaining the right to vote and stand for election to the Folketing and Landsting. It was a huge victory for Danish women when they […]
This stamp issue released on 14th July 2015 features four popular walking tracks for hikers that traverse the country. The six-kilometre-long National Pass in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area of New South Wales lies 100 kilometres from Sydney and is easily accessible by car or train. The trail was built with picks, shovels, […]
Six UK bee species chosen for the sheet stamps to give representation of all parts of the UK, different habitats and the different kinds of bee species that breed in the UK (two bumblebee species and four ‘solitary’ bees). The miniature sheet is devoted to the honey bee.The six individual stamps have been designed by […]
Pos Malaysia is today issuing the stamps to showcase the uniqueness of the South Sea pearl.”The highlight of this collection is a striking 3D image, where foil stamping is combined with embossing. Another interesting feature is the shape of the stamps.
A second batch of special scented stamps featuring the trademark flower paintings of the late President Corazon Aquino was launched on 29th July 2015.The scented stamps are available in four designs printed in imported, unwatermarked paper.PhilPost said the stamps will be sold at P30.00 each. Four hundred thousand stamps have been printed so far. PhilPost […]
Meera Bai a great saint and poetess was the first woman depicted on Indian stamps.This stamp was released under saints and poets series on 1st October 1952.Intrestingely on this stamp name Meera was printed only in hindi language. Mirabai was a great saint and devotee of Sri Krishna. Despite facing criticism and hostility from her […]
South Korea has issued a postage stamp on 10th July 2015 on Gyeongju Silk Road Cultural Festival .It depicts Taj Mahal and Camel(State animal of Rajasthan). Gyeongju Silk Road Cultural Festival 2015 will be held from 21th of August to 18th of October this year(59days) in Gyeongju.Gyeongju is believed as the Eastern Silk Road. As a capital […]