Nice Cover from Algeria

Hi ! I have just received a nice cover from my Blogger friend Ouari Khemissi from Setif, Algeria. Thank you so much Mr Khemissi for the nice cover. It's a First Day Cover issued on 9 April 2009 on Presidential Elections. I have also just launched a new Blog Rainbow Exchange Stamp Collection. I have shown here some items, spare with me for exchange. Those who wish to swap, may write to me. Just visit my new Blog.

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New Wedding Stamps...

Date of Issue - 1 May 2009

Hi Readers ! Fortunately I am coming across the prettiest philatelic and numismatic items these days through extensive net surfing. As I come across I am thrilled to see these amazing stamps and coins, What aesthetics used by the designers ! It's really beyond compare and their beauty can't be expressed in words. Here are the latest wedding stamps by US Postal Service. These fantastic issues are full of love and romance, if put on invitation cards, it will double their beauty . I envy why don't we have such lovely stamps from India Post.....For wedding Cards....I hope some members of stamp issuing committee of India Post are reading my Post and take it to their notice. There will be a big demand of such stamps in India. However the greeting stamps issued by India post are praiseworthy. Coming back to Wedding stamps, these are awesome ! The 61-cent First-Class Wedding Cake stamp shown above depicts a three-tier cake topped with white flowers, their stems and leaves a delightful contrast to the cake’s creamy white frosting. The other 44-cent First-Class ( shown below) Wedding Rings stamp features a photograph of two gold wedding rings resting on a small white pillow; a slender ribbon of white silk unites them. Both the stamps depict the warmth, love, emotion and romance and make the stamps very romantic. Its true to write that Beauty and Romance make a Perfect Match !This is all for this Post ! ......More in Next.....Till Then....Have a great time.....

Courtesy - US Postal Service

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Discover Australia Coins

Hi Here are some more beautiful coins issued by Australia in its Discover Australia Series.The Dreaming Series depicts iconic aspects of Australian wildlife, landscape and culture. The 45 coin series will be released between 2009 and 2011, comprising pure gold, silver and platinum proofs. The coin series will depict Indigenous designer Darryl Bellotti's unique interpretations of 15 Australian animals. Here are five coins issued in January 2009 depicting Kangaroo, Dolphin, King Brown Snake, Brolga and Echidna. These glittering coins are fabulous and any one may be tempted to see these amazing coins. These are magnificent and very fascinating ! So I wrote about them for those stamp lovers who also collect coins. This is all for today......Till Next Post....Have a Great Time !

The Glittering Gold Coin

Coin details

Issue date: 28 January 2009
Denomination: $1
Metal: 99.9% pure Silver
Mass: 31.135g
Diameter: 40.6mm
Finish: Proof

To be Released in 2010

Common Wombat
Frilled Neck Lizard
Koala
Platypus
Saltwater Crocodile

To be Released in 2011

Dingo
Emu
Great White Shark
Kookaburra
Tasmanian Devil

Courtesy – Australia Post

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Nice Postcard from Malaysia.....

Hi ! I have just received a lovely postcard from my Blogger friend Lay Hoon from Malaysia. It's a lovely postcard depicting an Orang Asli playing a Nose Flute. The stamp on the Post Card is also very nice featuring a traditional Malaysian dress. It's really beautiful post - crossing, exchanging the information of the culture and life style of the two countries. Thanks Lay Hoon for the lovely Post Card ! I will get some Postcards related with Tourism for you. The next cover shown below is from Mr. Timir R. Shah of Vadodara. Thanks Mr. Shah for April 2009 issue of Vadophil. The reason to put this cover here is the beautiful sticker of Stampmania 2009 on the cover, brought out by the organizing committee of Stampmania 2009 - The first National Philatelic Exhibition, solely of One Frame Exhibits, going to be held in Vadodara in December this year.

Orang Asli

Orang Asli is a general term used for any indigenous groups that are found in Peninsular Malaysia. They are divided into three main tribal groups – Semang (negrito), Senoi, and Proto-Malay (Aboriginal Malay). The Orang Asli are further divided into 18 sub-ethnic group according to their different languages and customs. The Negritos are usually found in the northern region of the peninsula, the Senois in the central region, and the Proto-Malay in the southern region. There is an Orang Asli museum at Gombak, which is about 25 km north of Kuala Lumpur.Orang Asli living in remote forest areas engaged in some trading with the Malays, with jungle produce being exchanged for salt, knives and metal axe-heads. There was also evidence of trade in blowpipes and blowpipe-bamboo among certain tribes. It has also been shown that the Orang Asli have played a significant role in the Malay Peninsula's economic history as collectors and primary traders as early as the 5th Century A.D.

The Nose Flute
The nose flute is a popular musical instrument played in Polynesia and the Pacific Rim countries. Other versions are found in Africa, China and India. It is made from a single bamboo node with a hole at the node area for the breath and three holes for the notes on the top side of the tube. It was often used in conjunction with chants and song. The Hawaiians believe that the nose is pure and innocent unlike the mouth which can say many things. So the breath entering and exiting the 'ohe hano ihu is purer than the mouth. In olden days a man would serenade his sweetheart with the nose flute in order to woo her heart and win her affections.

From Vadodara

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For Speed and Coin lovers !...

To be issued on 11 May 2009

Hi ! I recently I came across through net surfing, a thrilling set of stamps to be issued by Isle of Man on Honda Racing. A very colorful fantastic set that can attract any speed lover. A wonderful set to be brought out by Isle of Man on 11th May 2009.This year, 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of Honda's participation at the Isle of Man TT Races. This set of 6 stamps focuses on Honda's racing achievements on the Island since 1959. After these exciting stamps I have two lovely coins, recently issued by the country which has issued a number of magnificent coins besides sets of exclusive design of stamps.These two awesome coins issued by Australia, depict Barbie Doll and the famous Koala Bear. These are so beautiful that I can't wait for next Post and I want to share them with you right now. These are just cute and lovely that anyone would like to possess them. Some more wonderful coins have been issued by Australia in Discover Australia series, about which I would write later. But for today's post these exciting and lovely 'stamps and coins' for today's Post ! Well, many of you must be collecting coins, so I never miss to write about coins with exclusive designs!...... This is all for Today !......More in Next.....Till Then......Have a Nice Time !...

For Coin Collectors....

This stunning commemorative coin is released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Barbie, one of the hottest selling toys and collectables in the world.

Design

The coin’s reverse depicts classic images of Barbie on a background featuring coloured highlights in pink. The design also incorporates the Barbie - 50th anniversary logo and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2009 year-date appear on the coin’s obverse.

Other details
Issue date: 24 March 2009Denomination: $1
Metal: 99.9% pure SilverMass: 31.135g

Diameter: 40.6mm

Finish: Proof

The 2009 Gilded Koala portrays a young koala sitting on a tree branch.

Details about the coin
Issue date: 12 January 2009

Denomination: $1

Metal: 99.99% pure SilverMass: 31.13g

Diameter: 40.60mm

Finish: Gilded

Courtesy - Australia Post

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Stamps on Music and Stories

Hi ! Here are the recent colorful Issues by Hungary on Music and stories. Both are very interesting themes and favourite subject of all as related with the best pastimes. The one shown above was issued to commemorate great Austrian composer (Franz) Joseph Haydn on 2 April 2009.Joseph Haydn was the first great master of Viennese classical music. The stamp design is a witty graphic composition using artistic skill to give a new function to the keys of a piano and the notes, thus raising a memorial in an individual visual message on the 200th anniversary of the death of Joseph Haydn. An unusual feature of the stamp issue is that every other row of stamps in the sheet is inverted. The another recent issue depicted below is related with the children's stories. The beautiful miniature sheet depicts the great story teller Elek Benedek and the heroes of his stories. Both the issues are fabulous and very attractive. It will be liked by all. This is all for today !.....Till Next Post ....Have a Nice Time !

Joseph Haydn

(Franz) Joseph Haydn (March 31, 1732 – May 31, 1809) was an Austrian composer. He was one of the most important, prolific and prominent composers of the classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these genres. He was also instrumental in the development of the piano trio and in the evolution of sonata form.

A life-long resident of Austria, Haydn spent much of his career as a court musician for the wealthy Hungarian aristocratic Esterházy family on their remote estate. Isolated from other composers and trends in music until the later part of his long life, he was, as he put it, "forced to become original". At the time of his death, he was one of the most celebrated composers across Europe.Joseph Haydn was the brother of Michael Haydn, himself a highly regarded composer, and Johann Evangelist Haydn, a tenor. He was also a close friend of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and a teacher of Ludwig van Beethoven.

150th Anniversary of Elek Benedek's Birth
Hungary Post is marking the 150th anniversary of the "great story teller", Elek Benedek, by issuing a special miniature sheet. The sheet features a portrait of the writer and the heroes of some of his stories – Puss in Boots, the Three Little Pigs, and the Diamond Penny.

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Club News....

Hi ! I have just posted May Issue of Rainbow Stamp News. Please visit http://rainbowstampnews.blogspot.com/ for new articles and latest updates from the world of philately !

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