Paper money was only introduced into Tibet in the early 20th century and yet Tibetan banknotes are arguably the most attractive among world currencies. The designs on the banknotes include both religious and national symbols, such as the snow lion and the lung rta ("wind horse"), and most are printed in vivid colors.

The currency represents a unique blend of printing skills and the artistic genius inspired by a long historical tradition of painting in Tibet. Those banknotes which survive are a testament to Tibet's independent status prior to 1959, and serve as a tangible reminder of Tibetan material culture.

Price: $28.00

This is a newly published book 2002 edition "THE CURRENCY OF TIBET" written by famous German writer Wolfgang Bertsch.

It is a source book for the study of Tibetan coins, paper money and other forms of currency. The author has provided a comprehensive introduction with illustrations of paper currency and coins and their explanations. He has, also consulted numerous western non numismatic publications on Tibet and has listed all those which mention some aspects of Tibet's currency, often quoting extensively, particularly from those works which may not be of easy access.

The book has 158 pages size 6.5"x 9.5" with soft binding.

Price: $28.00

First time being issued by Nepal, a catalog on Nepalese paper money with detailed descriptions and color photos.

Price: $28.00

Nepal Numismatic Society presented Honorary Membership to Mr. Nicholas Rhodes

On third July 2004, an authority on Nepal Coins and one of the co-writers of the book "The Coinage of Nepal", Mr. Nicholas G. Rhodes have been awarded Honorary Membership of Nepal Numismatic Society by Dr. Tilak Bahadur Rawal, the Governor, Nepal Rastra Bank in Kathmandu.

To get the available list of Nepal Philatelic Items like Postage Stamps, First Day Covers, Postal Stationaries etc. please contact the following address. You can also get the order and method of payment from the same.

NEPAL PHILATELIC BUREAU,
G.P.O. BUILDING,
SUNDHARA, KATHMANDU, NEPAL
Phone No. : 977-1-4241895
E-mail : philatelic@hons.com.np
Website : http://www.nepalpost.com.np

Himalayan
News Service, Kathmandu, 22nd May 2004

This season, yet another record was established. A young sherpa
climber today scaled Mt. Everest, the highest peak of the world, in a record
time of 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Pemba Dorjee Sherpa is officially the fastest man to reach the summit, beating
the previos record of 10 hours, 56 minutes and 46 seconds, set by Laskpa Gelu,
a veteran Sherpa guide who has scaled Everest 10 times.

Pemba's new record has placed him as the fastest man to reach Everest.

On May 26, 2003, Lakpa and bettered Pemba's earlier record of 12 hours just
three days after the former set it.

Himalayan News Service, Kathmandu, 28th May 2004.

Tilak Rawal, Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank releases a silver coin worth Rs. 250 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Marwadi Sewa Samiti Nepal (MSSN).

The silver coin weighs 18 grams and consists of 40% silver and 60% alloy of copper and other metals. 10,000 pieces of the coin has been made public. The printing year is marked as 2004 on the coin.

On 5th March 2004 Nepal has issued Rupees 5 denomination commemorative
postage stamp to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Social Service of
United Mission to Nepal.

On 25th March 2004 Nepal has issued another Rupees 5 denomination
commemorative postage stamp to commemorate the 25th. Anniversary of Nepal
Netra Jyoti Sangh.

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