Nuphilex - 2014 held at Pondicherry - 20th - 22nd June 2014. Indo - French Philatelic and Numismatic Association (IFPNA) organised Nuphilex - 2014, Stamps, Coins and Bank Notes display cum Sale at Rosamma Kalyana Mandapam, Lal Bahadur Shastri Road, Pondicherry - 605 001 from 20th to 22nd June 2014. The event was inaugurated by Thiru P. Rajavelu, Hon’ble Minister for Welfare & Tourism, Puducherry on 20th June. A large number of dealers and collectors from all over the country visited the event. Besides the display of rare stamps, coins and banknotes, there were stalls of stamps and coins dealers. During the event, facility for My Stamp was also made available. Indo French Philatelic & Numismatic Association (IFPNA) honored two eminent philatelists, Shri G. Amarchand and Sri G.Balakrishna Das of South India Philatelists Association during the event and awarded them Life Time Achievement awards. The Chief Guest Thiru P. Rajavelu Honble Minister for Welfare and Tourism Govt. of Pondicherry presented the memento and the certificates to the awardees. 81 Years old Shri G. Balakrishna Das is the founder member of South India Philatelists’ Association and specialized in French India Stamps and Convention States of British India. He has won Gold Medals for his collections in National level Philatelic Exhibitions and Large Vermeil in International exhibitions. He was the Secretary of SIPA from its inception and presently he is President of South India Philatelists’ Association. On behalf of Sri G. Balakrishna Das his son Mr. B. Mahesh Parekh received the Life Time Achievement award and certificate. Shri G. Amarchand was a longtime Treasurer of South India Philatelists’ Association. His collection of India Classic Stamps has taken him to the league of International Gold Medalists, as he won the Gold Medal at Indepex 2011 at Delhi. He is also an expert on Maritime Mails of the British era. Presently Shri G. Amarchand is Vice President of South India Philatelists’ Association. We appreciate the gesture of Indo French Philatelic & Numismatic Association (IFPNA), honouring eminent and senior philatelist for their contribution in the field of philately.
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 16:58:29 +0000
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