New stamp from Ukraine….

 

 

Date of Issue : 5 September 2013

Ukraine Post will issue  a postage stamp on 5 September 2013 featuring “Vinnytsia. Water tower ” . 

 

Noted philatelist and numismatist honoured

Mumbai Coin Society, Mumbai has conferred upon noted philatelist, Numismatist and Autograph Collector of Ahmedabad, Mr Praful Thakkar,  the "MUDRA RATNA PURSKAR" which is a Life Time Achievement Award given to any one for his/her outstanding contribution in the field of Numismatics. The Award is a testimony of Numismatic Community's appreciation of sincere and dedicated efforts during the Life Time. They have given a Silver Plaque and a Certificate.

The Certificate mentions as under:

" The Managing Committee in Consonance with the aims and objectives of the Society had decided earlier to honour persons who have carved out a name for themselves based on Individual achievements in the art of promoting & keeping this hobby of Numismatics.

We feel that it would be a Privilege and Honour to confer upon you this momento in appreciation of your dedicated efforts in creating a Benchmark for all others to follow."

The Award was accepted by Mr Thakkar and his wife Mrs Rekha Thakkar. The Award was given by Mr Vijay Kalantre, President of World Trade Center, Mumbai.

During this occasion Mr Thakkar displayed  12 Frame Exhibit of " 100 Years of Cinema 1913-2013" which showcased 100 Film Personalities' Autographs, Stamps & Currency Notes with Birthdates of Film Personalities in Numbers'. It was highly appreciated by all.