Stamps on National Symbols – Philippines 1993-96.
The Philippines issued a series of Stamps on National Symbols from 1993-95.
12 Feb 1996 – 5 Peso – National Bird -Philippine Eagle
29 Apr 1993 – 6 Peso – National Leaf – Anahaw
06 Jul 1994 – 7 Peso – National Costume – Barong- Tagalog & Barotsaya.
19 Apr 1996 – 8 Peso – National Fruit – Mango.
Special Cover Khejri Tree – JODHAPEX 2015.
A Special Cover on Khejri Tree was released during JODHAPEX 2015 at Jodhpur on 07 Dec 2015.Khejri tree is the State Tree of Rajasthan. The cancellation also features the Khejri tree. A personalised MY STAMP featuring Taj Mahal and Khejri tree has been used.
Stamps on Berries – Australia 1987.
A Stamp on Berries issued by Australia on 11 Feb 1987 is listed. A cancellation on aLetter Box is also featured.
Stamps on Herbs -Nepal 2001.
Nepal issued three stamps on Herbs on 02 Nov 2001.
5R -Centenella asiatica -Centella, Gotu Kola, Ghodtapre, Asiatic Pennywort. Used as vegetable and medicinal herb. Print run 1,000,000
15R -Bergenia ciliata-Pashanved, pathar phor buti.Found in Phuntsoling& Ha district of Bhutan, Monger District of India.Medicinal value for Pulmonary infections.Print run 1,000,000
30R -Taxus baccata- Lautha salla, English Yew. The fruit is edible and leaves used for medicinal purposes.Print run 500,000.
Flowers of Bangladesh – Miniature Sheet 2014.
Bangladesh issued a miniature sheet of four stamps on Flowers on 04 Aug 2014. All are 10 Taka stamps. It was released to mark the Phiakorea 2014 exhibition. The flowers featured are
10 Taka-Dendrobium aphyllum – Hooded orchid.
10 Taka – Rhyncostylis retusa – Foxtail Orchid .it is an exotic orchid.
10 Taka -Nymphaea nouchali- Blue Lotus or star lotus.National flower of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
10 Taka- Ochna obtusata- Ramdhan Champa .Found in East India
Food from the Veld – Fruits -Stamps of Venda -1987.
Venda issued a set of four stamps on Food from the Veld on 02 Oct 1987. These were Fruits Southern Africa. A First Day Cover with stamps is listed.
12c -Mimusops zeyheri – Milkwood or Transvaal red milkwood. The ripe yellow fruits are sweet and edible. Wood is used for making wagons.
25c- Ziziphus mucronata– Also known as Buffalo thorn. Leaves used like spinach, seeds can be roasted and used as a substitute for coffee, the fruit is used for making local beer.
30c – Citrullus lanatus – Citrus fruits from the watermelon and melon family.
50c – Berchemia discolor– Fruit is edible,used to make beer and has medicinal value.
First day Cover on Arabic Coffee Tools – United Arab Emirates – 2013
UAE issued a miniature sheet and four stamps on Arabic Coffee Tools on 24 Dec 2013.
The First Day Cover is listed.
