The quest for rare stamps and coins

Philately and numismatics are probably the most common leisure pursuits of mankind. They give the collector pride and pleasure of having rare possessions besides sharpening and expanding their knowledge. These hobbies enable interaction among people and at the same time provide them immense information on a wide variety of topics of historical significance or spectacular national and international events. RT Makwana, supervisor at the Philatelic Bureau, Ahmedabad, says, "Although many…