Saturday, June 23, 2001
S T A M P   Q U I Z

 

1. Identify the stamp.

2. When was it issued?

3. In what denomination was it issued?

4. Who was he?

5. What printing process has been used to print the stamp?

6. Which instrument is depicted in the stamp?

7. Where has the stamp been printed?

8. What is the monetary unit of St. Helena?

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Answers:

1. Samanta Chandra Sekhar.

2. 11-6-2001.

3. 300 paise.

4. Prominent Indian astronomer.

5. Photo offset.

6. The stamp design includes Gola Yantra, an instrument used by him for measuring planetary positions.

7. The Madras Security Printers Ltd

8. £1 of 100 penny.

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