Two new stamps celebrate Calouste Gulbenkian's 150th anniv.March 26, 2019 - 15:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two postage stamps with the theme “Armenia-Portugal joint issue. 150th anniversary of Calouste Gulbenkian” were cancelled and put into circulation by HayPost CJSC on Tuesday, March 26. The move was initiated by Portugal-Armenia Friendship Union. The stamps with nominal values of AMD 230 and 330 are printed in Cartor printing house in France with a print-run of 40 000 pcs each. They were designed by the Portuguese company Atelier B2 (José Brandão) and the chief designer of HayPost CJSC Vahagn Mkrtchyan. The postage stamps depict the prominent Armenian businessman, benefactor and philanthropist Calouste Gulbenkian (1869-1955) against the background of the pieces of art from his collection, that are kept in the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon. The stamp with the nominal value of AMD 230 depicts a peacock-shaped jewelry in gold, enamel, opal and diamonds designed by René Lalique and, afterwards, acquired by C Calouste Gulbenkian in 1900. The other stamp with the nominal value of AMD 330 depicts a faience bowl originated in Kutahya (XVIII c.) and acquired by Calouste Gulbekian in 1922. Within the framework of the cancellation ceremony, the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia announced the launch of the sale of a commemorative coin dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Gulbenkian's birth. The postage stamps were cancelled by Minister of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies Hakob Arshakyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Chairman of the Board of HayPost CJSC Juan Pablo , the President of the Union of Philatelists Hovik Musayelyan. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |