“The lucid smoke drifts on the breeze,
The steaming pans are mantling white,
And thy blue wing’s a joyous sight,
Among the brown and leafless trees.”
– Excerpt from the poem “The Bluebird” by John Burroughs
Every human would have at some point in their lives, dreamt of flying. Touch the clouds freely without any shackles to hold back! Birds are one of the luckiest creations of nature who can spread their wings and live this dream in reality by exploring the expansive skies glimmering in the orange hues of the evening.
Continue reading Stamps of India Featuring Birds (Part 1)
The Mintage World Team comprises of experts, researchers and writers from the field of Philately, Notaphily and Numismatics who try to shed light on some of the most interesting aspects of coins, banknotes and stamps from not just India but across the globe as well.
Continuing from where we left last time, let’s explore the works and contributions of some more prominent Indian scientists who have been portrayed on postage stamps.
Continue reading Indian Scientists on Postage Stamps – (Part 2)
The Mintage World Team comprises of experts, researchers and writers from the field of Philately, Notaphily and Numismatics who try to shed light on some of the most interesting aspects of coins, banknotes and stamps from not just India but across the globe as well.
Science is the basis for anything and everything that exists. It has answers to every question that arises out of curiosity. And for the answers that still don’t exist, they will soon be discovered by a brilliant scientist who is sitting in the corner of his room or laboratory, dedicating his entire life to finding the right one. India has produced some of the greatest scientists of the world who have contributed in various fields. Let’s take a look at some of the most prominent scientists of India who have been depicted on stamps.
Continue reading Scientists of India on Postage Stamps (Part 1)
The Mintage World Team comprises of experts, researchers and writers from the field of Philately, Notaphily and Numismatics who try to shed light on some of the most interesting aspects of coins, banknotes and stamps from not just India but across the globe as well.
Coming back with a bang is another post from an old series. India is so rich with it comes to its history that a few posts won’t just suffice. Let’s take a look at another set of wonderful Indian stamps with monuments as we share some interesting insights about them.
Continue reading Historical Monuments on Stamps of India (Part 3)
The Mintage World Team comprises of experts, researchers and writers from the field of Philately, Notaphily and Numismatics who try to shed light on some of the most interesting aspects of coins, banknotes and stamps from not just India but across the globe as well.
India is in a way defined by its unity in diversity which is reflected through the various historical monuments that were built by dynasties and emperors belonging to different ethnic groups or even religions. Let’s continue from where we left earlier and learn more about some popular and some not-so-known monuments that have been depicted on stamps of India.
Continue reading Historical Monuments on Stamps of India (Part 2)
The Mintage World Team comprises of experts, researchers and writers from the field of Philately, Notaphily and Numismatics who try to shed light on some of the most interesting aspects of coins, banknotes and stamps from not just India but across the globe as well.
In this world of mobiles and computers the word letter or postcard has been outdated just like a box of old letters and postcard left forgotten in a corner of an attic. So is an old book of stamps with watermarks on them. Though stamp collecting seems a bit out of fashion, the hobby is back in a vogue since few decades and these little pieces of forgotten past are getting tremendous attention from the world.
Continue reading The Other Side of Stamps – Watermarks
The Mintage World Team comprises of experts, researchers and writers from the field of Philately, Notaphily and Numismatics who try to shed light on some of the most interesting aspects of coins, banknotes and stamps from not just India but across the globe as well.
As the World’s Greatest Sporting event, Rio Olympics 2016 was inching closer to its final day, every Indian waited anxiously for the first medal to fall into the kitty. Team India at Rio saw a rather disappointing start with all the big players failing to fulfil the aspirations of the country. The hopes were high and the chances for a medal looked even bleaker. To motivate the Indian players, Rio Olympics Indian Stamps were issued by India Post.
Continue reading Rio Olympics Indian Stamps | Saluting Sindhu and Sakshi
The Mintage World Team comprises of experts, researchers and writers from the field of Philately, Notaphily and Numismatics who try to shed light on some of the most interesting aspects of coins, banknotes and stamps from not just India but across the globe as well.
There are a million reasons why India is like a honey-pot for travellers who flock in from all over the world to experience something completely magical. It’s the vibrant kaleidoscope of traditions, history and cultures that makes India such a unique country which are also depicted on stamps of India. Even in rich diversity one gets to see oneness in the spirit of India. Several stamps have been released by India Post which signifies this beautiful aspect. Today let’s take a tour through some of the most popular monuments that have been depicted on Indian stamps.
Continue reading Historical Monuments of Stamps of India (Part 1)
The Mintage World Team comprises of experts, researchers and writers from the field of Philately, Notaphily and Numismatics who try to shed light on some of the most interesting aspects of coins, banknotes and stamps from not just India but across the globe as well.
Which type are you? Someone who likes to have his/ her tea on sofa, put their legs up and watch the raindrops trickle down the windows or someone who likes to go out there and get all drenched? Whichever type you are; you can’t not fall in love with rains! We thought of giving the monsoons a Mintage World twist. Starting with the ancient Indian musical raga, Raag malhar
Continue reading Young Philatelist & Numismatist: Monsoon Special
The Mintage World Team comprises of experts, researchers and writers from the field of Philately, Notaphily and Numismatics who try to shed light on some of the most interesting aspects of coins, banknotes and stamps from not just India but across the globe as well.
The coronation of King George V took place on 22nd June 1911, but George Frederick Ernest Albert of the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was the unpromising son of Edward VII.
Continue reading Coronation of King George V
The Mintage World Team comprises of experts, researchers and writers from the field of Philately, Notaphily and Numismatics who try to shed light on some of the most interesting aspects of coins, banknotes and stamps from not just India but across the globe as well.
