Intersting Facts About Indian Stamps
Posted on May 30, 2012 by PhilaMirror
By R.K.Mishra
(21/11/47 to 01/10/07)
1. Only three stamps were issued in 1947, 1951, and 1956.
2. Highest no. of stamps that is 76 was issued in 2001.
3. Lowest value of stamps that is 60np was issued in1959.
4. Highest value of stamps Rs 447/- were issued in 2003.
5. Value in stamps in anna & pies continued up to 1956.
6. Np introduced in 01/04/1957 and continued up to early 1964.
7. Paise introduced in 01/04/1965 up to date.
8. Total no. of stamps issued from 21/11/1947 up to 01/10/2007-are 1878 approx.
9. Total value of stamps issued from 21/11/1947 to 01/10/2007 Rs- 5358.63. approx.
10. Highest Value of Stamp is Rs 45.00 -12/08/1997,Mother Teressa
11. Lowest Value of Stamp is 9 pies -10/10/1949.
12. Stamps were not issued in 1955.
13. In 708 months 1878 stamps were issued at the avera rate of 2.65 stamps per month. Amounting Rs 7.56 per month.
14. From 1947 to 1966 In 230 months 158 stamps were issued at the rate of 1.45 stamps per month. Amounting Rs 4.77 per month.
15. From 1967 to 1986 In 240 months 611 stamps were issued at the average rate of 2.45 stamps per month. Amounting Rs 2.02 per month.
16. From 1987 to Oct 2007In 250 months 1109 stamps were issued at the average rate of 4.43 stamps per month. And Rs 19.30 per month .
17. In 708 months 1878 stamps were issued at the average rate of 2.65 Stamps per month. And Rs 7.56 per month.
