| Postal Stamp Image |
: |
 |
| 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 |
|
|