Saturday, November 13, 2010

1st Anniversary of Coronation.

Issue Date 1.11.10
A set of following sheets were issued by Bhutan post on 1.11.10.
The face value of the Complete set is 350 Nu .
The items are 1) 2 Sheet let of 6 v stamp of 10 Nu each.2)1 sheet let of 6 v stamp of 20 Nu each. 3) 1 Sheet let of 3 V circular stamp of 30 Nu each . 4) Single value MS of 20 NU





Sheet let of 6 v stamp of 10 Nu each. Face value of sheet let 60 Nu




Sheet let of 6 v stamp of 20 Nu each. Face value of sheet let 120 Nu



Sheet let of 6 v stamp of 10 Nu each. Face value of sheet let 60 Nu



Sheet let of 3 V circular stamp of 30 Nu each. Face value of the sheet is 90 NU

Single value MS of 20 NU

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Technical details of all the 2009 Issue of BHUTAN POST

TECHNICAL DETAILS of the 2009 issues of BHUTAN POST



1. Name of Issue: Lunar Ox Year 2009
Release Date: February 25, 2009.


A. Miniature Sheet

a. Layout : Single Sheet of 1 value stamp.
b. Denomination: Nu. 30.00 each.
c. Quantity : 10,000
d. Stamp Size : 30 mm x 40 mm
e. Sheet-let size: 210 mm x 162 mm
f. Process : Offset Lithography
g. Paper : 110 gsm, PVA gum

B. Mint Stamp

a. Layout : Sheet of 25 Stamps
b. Denomination: Nu. 20.00
c. Quantity : 100,000 (4,000 sheets)
d. Stamp Size : 35 mm X 35 mm



2. Name of Issue: Punakha Dzong Cantilever Bridge
Release Date: 20 March, 2009.


A. Miniature Sheet

a. Layout : Single Sheet of 2 value stamp.
b. Denomination: Nu. 25.00 each.
c. Quantity : 10,000 sheets
d. Stamp Size : 30 mm x 40 mm
e. Sheet-let size: 170 mm x 118 mm
f. Process : Offset Lithography
g. Paper : 110 gsm, PVA gum


B. Mint Stamp

a. Layout : A Sheet of 25 Stamps
b. Denomination: Nu. 20.00
c. Quantity : 50,000 (2,000 sheets)
d. Stamp Size : 30 mm X 40 mm
e. Process : Offset Lithography
f. Paper : 110 gsm, PVA gum




3. Name of Issue: 35 Years of WFP in Bhutan Stamp
Release Date: 27 June, 2009.



A. Miniature/Souvenir Sheet

a. Layout : Single Sheet of one value stamp.
b. Denomination: Nu. 25.00
c. Quantity : 10,000
d. Stamp Size : 40 mm X 40 mm
e. Sheet size: 75 mm X 100 mm.
f. Process : Offset Lithography
g. Paper : 110 gsm, PVA gum

B. Mint /Sheet -let

a. Layout : Single Sheet of 9 value stamps.
b. Denomination: Nu. 10.00 and Nu. 20.00 each
c. Quantity : 10,000
d. Stamp Size : 40 mm X 30 mm
e. Sheet size: 120 mm X 200 mm.
f. Process : Offset Lithography
g. Paper : 110 gsm, PVA gum



4. Name of Issue: International Year of Astronomy – Total Solar Eclipse Stamp
Release Date: 22 July, 2009.



A. Miniature/Souvenir Sheet

a. Layout : Single Sheet of 2 value stamp.
b. Denomination: Nu. 25.00 each.
c. Quantity : 10,000
d. Stamp Size : 30 mm X 40 mm
e. Sheet-let size: 210 mm X 148 mm.
f. Process : Offset Lithography
g. Paper : 110 gsm, PVA gum




5. Name of Issue: Textiles of Bhutan Stamp
Release Date: 28 September, 2009.


A. Sheet-let

a. Layout : Single Sheet of 4 value stamp.
b. Denomination: Nu. 20.00 each.
c. Quantity : 10,000
d. Stamp Size : 30 x 40mm
e. Sheet-let size: 130 mm X 173 mm.
f. Process : Offset Lithography
g. Paper : 102 gsm, PVA gum

B. Mint Stamp

a. Layout : Sheet of 25 Stamps
b. Denomination: Nu. 10.00 each
c. Quantity : 50,000 each of 4 individual sheets
d. Stamp Size : 30 mm X 40 mm
f. Process : Offset Lithography
g. Paper : 102 gsm, PVA gum




6. Name of Issue: WWF Red Panda
Release Date: 9.10.2009


A. Sheet-let

a. Layout : Single Sheet 8(eight) stamps
b. Denomination: four having the same denomination two
at 25NU and two at 20 NU of 4 value stamp
c. Quantity : 10,000
d. Stamp Size : 51 x 33 mm
e. Sheet-let size: 162 x 146 mm
f. Process : Offset Lithography
g. Paper : 102 gsm, Postmaster stamp paper
with topical gum on reverse

WWF Panda stamp design / Bhutan consisting of eight stamps four having the same denomination,two at 25NU and two at 20 NU
Stamp sheet size with perfortations:

Stamp Size: 51 x 33 mm.
Sheet Size: 162 x 146 mm. (8 individual stamps per one sheet)
Paper: 102 gsm. Postmaster stamp paper with topical gum on reverse
9.10.2009

Saturday, July 10, 2010

BHUTAN Year PACK 2009

TEXTILES Date of Issue :-28.09.2009 One Souvenir Sheet of 4V Face Value 80 NU and 4 Stamp of 10 NU each were released


.

Textiles of Bhutan is renowned in whole world for its unique colour, design and composition .The weavers of Bhutan are renowned for their skill of using various fibers like wild Silk, nettle, wool and yak hair which are available in Bhutan and cotton , domesticated silk , metallic yarns and machine- spun cotton from the neighboring countries .

The weaving which is one of the 13 traditional crafts is dominated by woman. It also involves highest number of people and the volume of production in this craft is also higher then others.

In the textile issue sheet let of 4 v stamps we find image of 4 varieties of textiles produced by the weavers of Bhutan.

Those are 1) KUSHUTHARA, 2) LUNGERMA, 3) YATHRA, 4) MENTSE MATHRA.

Kushuthara is a silk on silk weaving technique with intricate hand laced patterns. It is the most expensive textile in Bhutan and highly sought after by collectors.

Lungerma is made of raw silk after colouring by traditional

Vegetable colour. Mostly green and red. It is hand woven on back strap loom by the rural weavers. Lungerma is used to make dresses for special occasions and ceremonies. Among men’s dresses, lungerma is the most expensive.

YATHRA is a hand-woven fabric made from wool of yak and sheep and mainly used for making items l like Bags, Scarf’s, Sofa cover, Car seat Cover etc.

MENTSE MATHRA is mostly made of silk and synthetically dyed, with complex design.







RED PANDA , Date Of Issue :-9.10.2009 A sheet let of 8 Stamps Face Value 180 NU , A set of 4 FDC of Face value 150 NU and 4 Maxi card of Face Value 150 NU was issued












The Red Panda ( Ailurus fulgens) can be found in Himalayas in Southern China, .India, laos , Nepal , India and Bhutan .

The subspecies of Red Panda which can be seen in Bhutan is Ailurus fulgens fulgens .

The meaning of the Latin word Ailurus Fulgen means “Fire- coloured cat”

In Bhutan Red Panda is found mainly in temperate forests in Himalayas especially in the foot hills.

The main food of Red Panda is bamboo. They can take fruits, mushroom, berries, and grasses. Sometime they also eat birds, fish, eggs, and insects.

Red panda is most active at dawn and dusk and at night In day time they sleep on tree branches or in tree hollows.. They can not tolerate high weather temperature above 25 C. The major threat to the Red Pandas is loss of habitat due to deforestation.

Red Pandas are often killed for their coats to make fur hats and fancy clothes

Bhutan Government has implemented different projects for the protection of its wild life and for that reason maintains a large area of forest. There are nine protected reserve forest such as Jigme Dorji National Park, Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Royal Manas National Park, Thrumshingla National Park, Bomdeling Wildlife Sanctuary and Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary For the protection of wild animals Including Red Panda .

The Red Panda Sheet let, Maxi cards and FDC are issued by Bhutan post to raise public awareness about the endangered species and necessity of its protection and richness of the wild life of Bhutan .This species which was going to be extinct from this Himalayan Range are now protected in side the territory of Bhutan in reserve forests.



CD Stamp Set Of 2009 , Date of Issue 21.02.2009 A set of 2 CD stamp of face value 225 Each and $450 Nu for the set of 2 was released .

In the world of Philately, the Kingdom of Bhutan in the Eastern Himalayas is well known for its innovative and exquisite postage stamps.

On 21st February 2009 coinciding with the 29th Birthday of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the 5th Druk Gyalpo of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Bhutan Post issued its second issue in a series of world's first CD-ROM postage stamps. These stamps are mini-CDs that fit into exquisitely decorated, self-adhesive envelopes. When affixed to a larger envelope, the CD-ROM stamp can be used as postage. When inserted into a computer, the CD-ROM plays an 8-minute video about Bhutan

"Bhutan: Voting for Happiness" illustrates the country's peaceful transition from heredity monarchy to constitutional democracy. "Bhutan: Coronation 2008" documents the coronation of Bhutan's new king, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The colorful stamps illustrate Bhutan's recent history for all time

Three inches in diameter, the CD is placed neatly in a wafer-thin square plastic case wrapped in decorated paper. The rear of the paper cover is sticky, and it helps paste the CD stamp on an envelope.


OX year 2009 , Date of issue 25.02.2009 . One Single Value MS of 30 NU and One stamp of 20 Nu was released.





The date of Lunar New Year is based on the lunar calendar and falls sometime in January or February each year. The Year of the Ox began on 26th January 2009,

Years in the lunar calendar are named after 12 different animals namely rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. Each animal is associated with a particular element like water, wood, fire or metal. It is presumed that a person born in Ox year are stable, strong, dutiful, reliable, tenacious, practical, industrious, determined, honest, loyal, sincere and tolerant. They can sometimes be lonely but they form firm bonds with home and family. The OX people cherish their private lives and are not usually very adventurous. They can be loners. They know the way to succeed is by a slow, steady, sustained effort. OX people are great traditionalists, they like the familiar. It is also believed that The OX year is a conservative year, one of traditions and values. This is not a year to be outrageous. It is also believed that OX year will bring stability and growth where patience and diligence pays off. It is a year of Harvest. Good crop and good result in business is expected if proper care is taken.

Lunar New Year is observed in countries like China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, South Korea, North Korea,Indonesia.

Lunar New Year day is a public holiday in Bhutan





Punakha Bridge , Date of issue 20.03.2009 A sheet let of 2 Stamps of Face Value 50 Nu and a stamp of 20 Nu was released


PUNAKHA BRIDGE :- MS of 2 Stamp of value 50 NU and a stamp of Value 20 Nu was released in the year 2009 to mark the opening of newly reconstructed Punakha bridge .

A covered wooden cantilever bridge crossing the Mo Chhu river was built together with the PUNAKHA Dzong in the 17th century. This bridge was washed away by a flash flood in 1957 or 1958. In 2006 work started on a new covered wooden cantilever bridge of traditional construction with a free span of 55 meters which was completed in 2008.The bridge was opened for the use of public and cattle only on 10th may 2008

Estimated cost of the construction of the bridge was nearly 850,000 Euro which mostly came from private donation earmarked for the bridge and entrusted to “Pro Bhutan” by private donors. .An amount of 50,000 Euro was contributed in the project by the German Foreign Office, Berlin





35 years of World Food program. Date of issue :- 27.06.2009 A sheet let of 9 Stamps of Face Value 120 Nu , One MS ofFace Value 25 Nu and One FDC of 45 Nu was released









Solar Eclipse . Date of issue :- 22.07.2009 A sheet let of 2 Stamps of Face value 50 Nu and one FDC of 70 Nu was released








July 22 , 2009 was a memorable and historic date for all people of BHUTAN as they could enjoy the spectacular and longest solar eclipse which comes after every 370 years.


It was around 7.00 AM in the morning there was complete darkness in the Thimphu City the capital of Bhutan when the Moon completely covered the Sun and lasted for one minute.


It was earlier announced by different agencies including NASA that this spectacular solar eclipse will be visible from Bhutan and many people form different parts of world came to Bhutan to witness one of the biggest events in terrestrial astronomy, the longest solar eclipse.

Bhutan post released one sheet let of two stamp and one FDC on 22nd July 2009 the very date of solar eclipse to mark the year of astronomy

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Stamps On Bridges of BHUTAN


Stamps On Bridges of BHUTAN


PUNAKHA BRIDGE :- MS of 2 Stamp of value 50 NU and a stamp of Value 20 Nu was released in the year 2009 to mark the opening of newly reconstructed Punakha bridge .

A covered wooden cantilever bridge crossing the Mo Chhu river was built together with the PUNAKHA Dzong in the 17th century. This bridge was washed away by a flash flood in 1957 or 1958. In 2006 work started on a new covered wooden cantilever bridge of traditional construction with a free span of 55 meters which was completed in 2008.The bridge was opened for the use of public and cattle only on 10th may 2008

Estimated cost of the construction of the bridge was nearly 850,000 Euro which mostly came from private donation earmarked for the bridge and entrusted to “Pro Bhutan” by private donors. .An amount of 50,000 Euro was contributed in the project by the German Foreign Office, Berlin







Scott no 1425 A 215 --- 4.00 US $ .

ZAM – BRIDGES OF BHUTAN-2005 . In olden days, the bridges of Bhutan played significant roles connecting villages and people in the remote and hilly terrain. These bridges are still the lifeline of the people, especially those living faraway from urban areas. Bridges of the past were built in different forms using different techniques and such bridges are made of wood, bamboo, cane and iron chains. In fact Lama Chazampa or Dupthob Thangtong Gyalpo (1385-1464), a historical figure in Bhutan, was a famous builder of iron bridges in the country. The bridges in Bhutan are also used by commuters for hanging prayer flags with the belief that sin flies away when wind blows it. Although, the government is taking efforts to re-install important traditional bridges, old bridges are slowly disappearing as these are replaced by modern concrete, bailey and suspension bridges. Bhutan Post has the pleasure to announce the release of following set of six stamps sheet-let featuring the “ZAM-Bridges of Bhutanto mark the World Post Day on October 9, 2005. The cost of the stamp sheet-let will be Nu.90.00 equivalent to US$2.10 Wachey Zam (Wangduephodrang)Wachy Zam is located at 12 KM from Wangduephodrang towards Trongsa highway. The new Bailey bridge was built across the Dangchu River in 2003. Wooden Cantilever Zam (Mitshi, Paro)This type of cantilever bridge built by wooden logs and blanks is often found throughout Bhutan. Such bridges are still very useful for the people living in the remote areas especially during rainy season. It is located at Mitshi in Paro. Iron Chain Zam (Doksum) Drupthob Thangtong Gyalpo (1385-1464), was a famous iron bridge builder in Bhutan. He was also known as Lama Chazampa which means the iron bridge builder. This is one of the bridge he had built over the Kholong Chu river at Doksum (now dismantled) on the way to Trashiyangtse. It is about one hour drive from Trashigang. Mo Chu Zam (Punakha) The modern suspension bridge on the (approach road to Punakha Dzong) is built over the Mochu River which has a span of 80ft. long. This bridge has also replaced the age old traditional wooden bridge which is no more exists. Lanjo Zam (Thimphu) This is a special type of cantilever wooden bridge having roof on the top is built across the river, mainly nearby Dzong or monasteries. The building structure or tower at both sides is also built to provide extra support and life to the bridge. It is located at Langjo behind Tashichodzong, Thimphu and was built over the Wangchu River in 1973. Punatshang Chu Zam (Wangduephodrang) This is the latest modern bridge built in 2002 over the Punatshang Chu in Wangduephodrang linking the West and Eastern Bhutan. The bridge has beautiful view of the Wangduephodrang Dzong on top of the hill. It is about one and half hour drive from Thimphu.







Wangdue Bridge 1994 The issue price was NU 31 . Scott no 1103 A 118 ....2.00 US $
Wangdue ZAM (bridge) Span of 180 feet long constructed with timber without using single piece of iron was constructed in eighteenth Century , was maintained for public use till damaged by flood in 1968

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Stamps on Aircraft issued By Bhutan post



Stamps of Air Craft issued by BHUTAN Post



The Scott no of the sheet below is :- 1305 , 25 Nu – a) Cessna 195 ,. B) WACO SRE , c) Erco Erooupe ,. D) Boeing Stearman e) Beech Stagerwing ,. F) Republic Seabee The issue date is 7th August 2000. The issue price of the sheet was 150 NU .The catalogue price as per Scott catalogue is :- 1303-1305 A 166— set of three -20 US $


The Scott no of the sheet below is No 1308 - 100 Nu GRUMMAN G 44 WIDGEON The date of issue is 7th August 2000 and the Scott catalogue price is 1306-1308 A 166 set of three -13 US $



The Scott No Of The sheet Below Is :- 1304 , 25 Nu –a) WACO YMF ,. B) Piper J4 cub coupe,. C) Ryan ST-A,.d) Spartan Executive,. E) Luscombe 8 ,. F) SUNSON SR -5 RELANT The issue date is 7th August 2000. The issue price of the sheet was 150 NU .The catalogue price as per Scott catalogue is :- 1303-1305 A 166— set of three -20 US $



The Scott no of the sheet Below is is No 1307 – 100 Nu CURTISS WRIGHT 19 W .The date of issue is 7th August 2000 and the Scott catalogue price is 1306-1308 A 166 set of three -13 US $


Scott no of the sheet below is :- 1303 , 25 Nu – a)Laird Commercial ,.b)Ryan Brougham ,. C) Cessna AW ,.d)Travel air 4000,.e) Falrchid F -71,. f) Command aire. The issue date is 7th August 2000. The issue price of the sheet was 150 NU .The catalogue price as per
Scott catalogue is :- 1303-1305 A 166— set of three 20 US $

The Scott no of The sheet below is No 1306 :-100 Nu. WACO CSO The date of issue is 7th August 2000 and the Scott catalogue price is 1306-1308 A 166 set of three -13 US $


Stamps On Railways and Locomotives



Stamps on Railway and Locomotives issued by Bhutan post




Complete set of 12 Ms sheets issued on 1990 , Jan 30 is now a scare item . The Scott no is 810-821 A 87 . Cat price of the set is 60 US $










BRITISH RAILWAY 175 years anniversary
The sheet was issued on 31st July 2000. The issue price was 150 Nu . The Scott no 1301 A 165.. 6.50 US $



BRITISH RAILWAY 175 years anniversary JULY 31, 2000 Scott no 1302 A 165... 4.25 US $


Issue Date 24 August , 2005 Scott no 1406 A 209 ....4 US $ MS SHEET of ONE STAMP of 85 NU Image of P36 N0032 Engine




Issue date 24 August 2005. Scott no 1405 A 209 ....5.50 US $ Sheet with 4 stamps..




Date oif Issue 25 NOV 1996 Scott No 1132 A 130 ...8 US$



Date of issue 25 NOV , 1996. Scott cataloge No 1131 A 130 ... 8 US $


Issue price - 70 NU ,Scott no 1133 A 130, issue date 1996, NOV 25th, cat price 5 US $


Issue price- 70 Nu ,Scott no 1134 A 130 ,issue date 1996, Nov 25th, cat price 5 US $






Issue price- 80 Nu, Scott no 1209 A 150 ,cat price 4 US $, Date of issue JULY 21,1999


Issue price- 80 Nu, Scott no 1208 A 150,cat price 4 US$ . Date of Issue July 21, 1999




Issue price 135 Nu ,Scott catalog no 1206 A 150 ,cat price --6.75 US $ date of issue July 21 , 1999


Issue price 135 NU ,Scott catalog no 1207A 150, cat price --6.75 US $ ,date of issue July 21,1999.




Issue price 20 Nu, Scott no 429 A 57 , Cat price - 5.50 US $ ,Date of Issue 1984



Issue price -20Nu ,Scott no 430 A 57 ,cat price 5.50 US$ , JULY 16th , 1984



Issue price- 20 Nu ,Scott no 431 A 5 7 , Cat price - 5.50 US $, JULY 16th , 1984


Issue price -20 Nu, Scott no 428 A 57 , Cat price - 5.50 US $ ,Date of Issue 1984...