Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Indian Geological Survey 1951 India Stamp

On commemoration of Indian Geological Survey centenary on 13th January 1951 Indian Postage released The stamp shows two individuals of Stegodon ganesa,  *the first ever reconstruction of a prehistoric animal* on a stamp.It was valued 2 Anas.Ana the olden Indian coin was in use before 1956. In 1956 Indian *Government introduced Paise the hundredth fraction of Rupee the currency.16 Anas are equal to One Rupee*.

The  second  another  stamp was issued by the Department of Post, Government of India , to commemorate 150 anniversary of Indian Geological Survey.  This time  geological motive has been choosed.

The four colour stamp shows bauxite (aluminium ore), chalcopyrite (copper ore) and psilomelane (manganese ore). The denomination of the stamp is 300 paise (Rs.3.00)

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