Why Teach Young Collectors About the Need for Quality Philatelic Supplies

Many of us find it hard to believe that stamp collecting was one of the most popular hobbies around the world a few years ago. Several countries have institutions and organisations which promotes philately in a great way today. Apart from that, several local communities are trying their best to revive this hobby the best possible way. It is sorry to know that after the digital means of communication have almost replaced the tradition of postal services and letter-writing, philately and stamp collection has taken a back seat. All the passionate collectors out there must get together and find a way out. Or else, very soon, this amazing hobby might become a thing of the past. It needs to start at the grass root levels, like schools and colleges, so that more and more youngsters are introduced to philately. Along with that, they should also be taught about the different kinds of stamp collecting accessories that will help them take good care of their collection.

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When you buy good quality philatelic supplies there is a sense of responsibility that develops within a collector. Students and kids should be encouraged to store their precious stamps in the best stamp stockpages so that they are serious about what they are pursuing. There is a need for philatelic institutions and organisations to come together for educating the younger generation about the fun of collecting stamps. Experienced collectors should not only tell the new collectors how to collect stamps but also guide them on selecting the best stamp binders and stamp stockbooks. You will find many of these stamp collecting accessories in the local market, but buying branded philatelic supplies will definitely make a huge difference. New collectors should be told how to separate their collection of stamps based on various categories like country, themes etc. For that to happen, they should understand the importance of investing in quality stamp collecting accessories and philatelic supplies like branded stamp stockbooks, stamp binders and stamp stockpages.
 
Somebody has to take the lead. If anything has to start, it should start right now! Otherwise, after a few more generations down the line, people will never be able to experience the fun of collecting stamps!

History Hidden behind Currency Notes of British India

Soon after the renowned sailor and explorer Vasco da Gama from Portuguese landed on the Indian soil, trade routes between the western world and India opened up. Before the sea route between India and Europe was established, we were one of the most budding nations of the world. Our fertile land was suitable for cultivating spices and cotton which the Europeans eyed. That’s the reason why they started making inroads, first with the intention to develop business relationships but later with the only mission to colonize the subcontinent. After a few years, Britishers also initiated trade through the East India Company. It also slowly set up various industries and companies in different parts of the country. Before India was officially declared as a British Colony, early banknotes were issued through Bengal Presidency, Bombay Presidency and Madras Presidency. After that, British India notes were released for circulation. Websites like Mintage World have shared well-categorized information about British Indian Currency Notes in detail. Anyone who is interested in collecting Currency of British India will love this website surely.

British India Notes can be classified into four broad categories. The categories of British Indian currency Notes are Portrait notes of Queen Victoria, Uniface notes of Government of India, King George V notes and King George VI notes. Different collectors are keen on collecting different kinds of British Currency in India, based on their area of interest. Having unique British India Notes in your collection is definitely a big plus.  But it is very important to know the history behind these British Indian Currency Notes so that you can analyse pricing trends in the market. Knowledge can be gained through websites like Mintage World which offers in-depth information about all categories of British currency in India. By learning about these British India Notes, one can not only analyse various events that took place in history but can also understand other aspects like economy and politics.

My 8-year Journey of Collecting Rare Stamps of India Continues!

You can lure me by showing all the wealth in the world, but my precious collection of Old Stamps of India is absolutely priceless. Every Rare Stamps of India that I have managed to collect over a period of 8 years, has a story to say. I have lived and grown up on these stories and cannot imagine a life without them. With every passing year, my passion for collecting Stamps of India remained the same; if not, it has only multiplied. That feeling of adding a new Indian Stamp in your collecting is indescribable. Something that not anyone and everyone would understand! There are many who keep asking me what is it that drives me to collect stamps since so many years. I do not have a specific answer to that. It could be because there are many childhood memories associated with this special hobby.

There have been days when I used to wait for the postman for weeks together, simply to add a new Indian stamp in my collection. Initially it was only about the numbers. I used to pick up every Indian stamp I found. Slowly, as I started growing older, I started reading about the imagery that was depicted on Stamps of India. Thanks to that disciplined activity, I can say that my general knowledge increased by leaps and bounds. I was smarter than most other kids of my age. There was no stopping me from there. After a point, I started looking for interesting Stamps of India and was not satisfied with the ordinary ones. I started networking with fellow collectors and exchanging stamps for new ones. Accidentally, a Rare Indian Stamps fell into my collection as the friend whom I exchanged it from, was not aware about its uniqueness or rarity. That is when I realised that if you are someone who is passionately collects stamps then you must always make an effort to increase your knowledge in some way or the other.

How I Got Into Collecting Rare British India Stamps

Stamp collecting is hobby that many pursue just for the fun of it. If you were to ask a collector what drives him/ her into this hobby, you won’t really find a specific answer. Same is the case with me. I have been collecting stamps right from my childhood days and there is nothing in this world that can stop me from doing so. Just like each collector has his or her area or interest, over the years I have developed a liking for Rare British India Stamps. In fact, I started off by collecting foreign stamps in the beginning. My father used to work in the sales department of a private firm. Back in those days, letters was commonly used for correspondence. My dad used to give me every letter that he received at office. I used to take out the stamps from every envelope by soaking them in a mug filled with water. Slowly I started craving for more stamps. I wanted one stamp from every country.

By the time I completed my graduation, I had an impressive collection of foreign stamps. Something made me want to take a look at some beautiful stamps of India. From that point onwards a new journey began as a collector. At first, I was interested in collecting modern Indian stamps of various themes. Then I started falling in love with Old British India Stamps. I had taken up history for graduation and that’s the reason why probably I was inclined towards collecting Indian British Stamps. I started growing a year-wise collection of Stamps of British India. I kept looking for opportunities, kept networking and meeting people. I was looking for a chance to add quality stamps to my collection of British India Stamps. Today I can proudly say that I have a fairly impressive collection of Rare British India stamps that any collector would love to posses.

My Struggles Of Pursuing Of The Hobby Of Collecting Old British India Notes

The general problem with Indian mentality is that we are resistant to change in many ways. Tries and tested Ideas and ideologies always take centre stage and anyone who is looking to break these barriers is pushed away forcibly. Today, I want to talk about personal interests and hobbies.As a child, I was always fascinated by the idea of collecting different kinds of banknotes. When I showed my parents the first note in my collection, they not only laughed at me but also discouraged me to continue this hobby. Being a very adamant boy from the beginning, I somehow found a way to stay in touch with my inner passion.

After a few years, I started developing interest in specific kind of banknotes like Old British India Notes. When I was taught about British India history in school, I started relating all those events from our past while studying about British Indian currency notes as well. These Rare British India notes were physical; almost like a reference point with which I could easily relate. All thanks to my passion for collecting British India notes, I started scoring well in my history exams. Being an average inattentive student in school, both my parents and teachers were surprised by my fabulous performances. I badly wanted to tell my parents that my life had changed after I started collecting currency of British India, but I feared that they would all again laugh at me. So I decided to keep this secret to myself until I reached college where I realized that there are many like me who are interested in collecting old Indian British banknotes.

I slowly started building my network of friends who also liked collecting banknotes. Most of them were into republic India notes. I was the star attraction among them as I had a unique collection of Old British India Notes. Since then, my confidence level shot up and there has been no looking back!

Why I Persuade My Kids To Start Collecting Stamps Of India

Like the famous going goes, different folks, different strokes. Each one of us on this earth is wired in a certain way, the moment we are born. As we grow older, we develop personal tastes and interests based on various factors. Most of our interests are influenced by our upbringing, our experiences and outlook towards life. Some have an inclination towards arts and literature while there are many others who are crazy about science and technology. Philately is the name given to the study of postage stamps. People who are engaged in collecting stamps and understanding them are known as philatelists. The beauty of this hobby is that, it can be pursued by anyone and everyone, irrespective of what your tastes are or where your interests lie. I personally love collecting Indian stamps as there are so many different themes to be explored. From history, to famous personalities to flora and fauna, stamps of India give you a complete overview of our magnificent country. 

Experts from this field always believe that this hobby should be introduced to kids at a very early stage in life. When they are trying to find out where their interest really lies, they would be exposed to a variety of topics by collecting stamps of India. As and when they collect new rare Indian stamps, they would be keen about learning each and every detail about them. This way, they are not only becoming sharper but are also increasing their general knowledge. If you ask a kid to open a text book and start studying, they would definitely get bored after a point. But if they were to start collecting stamps and read about them, they would be more excited about the entire process in general. From networking with fellow collectors to exchanging duplicate stamps for a new one, they understand the importance of being responsible in life. That’s the reason why I persuade my own kids to start collecting stamps of India so that they are not always wasting their time on mobile games or social media.