Stamp collection, First Day Cover on display
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
STAMP collectors and enthusiasts can now admire winning stamp collections and First Day Cover in conjunction with the upcoming royal birthday celebration in an exhibition at the General Post Office's Stamp Gallery in the capital.
The Postal Services Department's exhibition was launched by Hj Abdul Kadir Tengah, the postmaster-general.
Among the objectives of the competition were to inculcate the hobby of stamp collecting and to provide opportunity for philatelists to showcase their collections.
The competition consisted of three categories for SODA (Standing Order Deposit Account). The first category carried the theme on postal history, the next category was for junior SODA members, or SODAkids, with an independent theme and the third category was for SODA members and SODAkids aged 13 to 21 with an independent theme.
Three winners were chosen from each category.
In an interview, Siti Noorazimah Hj Abdul Wahab, a runner-up in the first category, said the hobby of collecting stamps started from childhood and eventually evolved into a passion. It was the first time she entered the competition.
"Winning is very motivating as it recognises the importance of stamp collecting," Siti Noorazimah said, adding that the hobby is also a type of investment as stamps become more valuable over time.
"Stamp collecting is also very educational, it is another approach to studying history and events happening in Brunei," she added.
Another runner-up, Hj Shahamirul Hj Shahriff related that his interest in philately was inspired by his late grandfather, who was an avid stamp collector. He is especially interested in old Brunei stamps, which he said is hard to find.
His most prized stamp collection was the first local issue Brunei stamps dated July 2, 1895 that he acquired during his study in the UK. "A lot of old Brunei stamps are hard to find. People often posted letters overseas, which is why a lot of our old stamps can be found outside the country," he explained. He found that the old stamps carried quite a high value. "The stamps could reach up to hundreds of pounds," he said.
When asked about him purchasing the 1895 stamps despite its high price, he said, "I wanted to bring a piece of history back to Brunei. It is like a piece of our national treasure. Even the Post Office does not have the stamp."
The launching ceremony also saw post-office branches being awarded prizes for the sale of philatelic products and stamps and first day covers. The Seria branch won the top sales award for philatelic products while Lumut post office secured the top position for stamps and first day cover sales.
For the creative exhibition category, the top spot was won by the Lumut post office, while the Anggerek Desa and Telisai post offices secured second and third place respectively.
The exhibition will be open to the public until July 10. (RSH1) The Brunei Times
The Postal Services Department's exhibition was launched by Hj Abdul Kadir Tengah, the postmaster-general.
Among the objectives of the competition were to inculcate the hobby of stamp collecting and to provide opportunity for philatelists to showcase their collections.
The competition consisted of three categories for SODA (Standing Order Deposit Account). The first category carried the theme on postal history, the next category was for junior SODA members, or SODAkids, with an independent theme and the third category was for SODA members and SODAkids aged 13 to 21 with an independent theme.
Three winners were chosen from each category.
In an interview, Siti Noorazimah Hj Abdul Wahab, a runner-up in the first category, said the hobby of collecting stamps started from childhood and eventually evolved into a passion. It was the first time she entered the competition.
"Winning is very motivating as it recognises the importance of stamp collecting," Siti Noorazimah said, adding that the hobby is also a type of investment as stamps become more valuable over time.
"Stamp collecting is also very educational, it is another approach to studying history and events happening in Brunei," she added.
Another runner-up, Hj Shahamirul Hj Shahriff related that his interest in philately was inspired by his late grandfather, who was an avid stamp collector. He is especially interested in old Brunei stamps, which he said is hard to find.
His most prized stamp collection was the first local issue Brunei stamps dated July 2, 1895 that he acquired during his study in the UK. "A lot of old Brunei stamps are hard to find. People often posted letters overseas, which is why a lot of our old stamps can be found outside the country," he explained. He found that the old stamps carried quite a high value. "The stamps could reach up to hundreds of pounds," he said.
When asked about him purchasing the 1895 stamps despite its high price, he said, "I wanted to bring a piece of history back to Brunei. It is like a piece of our national treasure. Even the Post Office does not have the stamp."
The launching ceremony also saw post-office branches being awarded prizes for the sale of philatelic products and stamps and first day covers. The Seria branch won the top sales award for philatelic products while Lumut post office secured the top position for stamps and first day cover sales.
For the creative exhibition category, the top spot was won by the Lumut post office, while the Anggerek Desa and Telisai post offices secured second and third place respectively.
The exhibition will be open to the public until July 10. (RSH1) The Brunei Times
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