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Postal Stamp Image : IPCA GOLDEN JUBILEE 1822 Indian Post
Stamp Issue Date : 10/12/1998
Postage Stamp Dinomination : 3.00
Postal Stamp Serial Number : 1822
Postal Stamp Name : IPCA GOLDEN JUBILEE
Stamp Information : The Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Association (IPCA), the apex federating body for pharmaceutical activities in the country, celebrates completion of 50 years in the service of Indian Pharmaceutical profession and industry, holding its 50th Congress at Mumbai during December 10-13, 1998. India has a centuries-old tradition in Pharmacy. The ancient texts of Ayurveda contain treatise where the preparation of medicinal drugs from herbsand other natural sources and their dispensations are elaborately dwelt upon. The medicinal properties of plants like Sarpagandha, Amla, Haldi and Neem were discovered and incorporated in dosage forms akin to modern day tablets, tonics and ointments by the physicians of yore. These ancient systems of medicine can rightfully be called the forebears of Pharmacy.
Philatelic Stamp Description : Stamp and FDC designed by Ramesh Sukumar. Cancellation by Alka Sharma. Txt based on Material supplied by the Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Association.
Stamp Currency : R
Stamp Type : COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language : English
Stamp Overall Size : 2.9 X 3.9 cms
Number of Stamps Per Sheet : 40
Stamp Perforations : 13.5x13.5
Postal Stamp Shape : Vertical
Postage Stamp Paper : Matt Chromo
Indian Stamp Process : Photo Offset
Number of stamps printed : 1 million
Stamp Printed At : Calcutta Security Printers Ltd
Indian Stamp's Color : Multicolour
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