Philately Events In Canada

 Philately Events In Canada

22-Mar-2026  COIN-A-RAMA

The Oshawa & District Coin Club's Coin-A-Rama is a popular, free-admission coin show and sale held at the Lviv Pavilion (38 Lviv Blvd, Oshawa, ON)

Visited and bought coins & notes of different countries.

28-Mar-2026  BURLPEX 2026

Location: Burlington Seniors' Centre, Community Rooms 1 and 2 (2285 New Street, Burlington, ON)

The Burlington Stamp Club holds its annual philately event, BURLPEX 2026, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Visited and bought postal stamps of different countries.

Had lunch buffet at Mughal Spices Restaurant

11-Apr-2026  BURLPEX 2026

National Postage Stamp & Coin Show (Spring): Taking place April 11–12, 2026, at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale.

Visited and bought postal stamps of different countries.

Had lunch buffet at Kerla Curry House, Mississauga.

Ravada Family April 2026

 Ravada Family April 2026 

01-Apr-2026  Family Vidoe

05-Apr-2026  Easter Parade @ Toronto

01-Apr-2026  Family Vidoe

Thai Food @ Bangkok Garden, Toronto

05-Apr-2026  Easter Parade @ Toronto

Chinese New Year

Canada Winter

Numismatics

 

Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related items like medals. Numismatists often focus on the history, rarity, and condition of these items, such as uncirculated "mint" condition coins, for academic research or collecting purposes. It covers ancient to modern currency.

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Zambia

https://stampworldhistory.nl/country-profiles-2/africa/zambia/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Zambia

The first stamps of independent Zambia were issued on October 24, 1964, marking the nation's independence. This inaugural issue included a set of three commemorative stamps and a series of 14 definitive stamps featuring various professions, scenes, and national symbols designed by Gabriel Ellison.

Issue Date: October 24, 1964.

Significance: Independence commemoratives and new definitives, replacing those of Northern Rhodesia/Rhodesia & Nyasaland.

Designer: Many early Zambian stamps, including the initial issues, were designed by Gabriel Ellison, who also designed the Zambian flag and coat of arms.

Earlier Postal History: Before 1964, the region used British South Africa Company stamps (from 1890), followed by Northern Rhodesia, and the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.

Zimbabwe

The first postage stamps explicitly bearing the name "Zimbabwe" were issued on April 18, 1980, marking the country's independence.

Issue Date: April 18, 1980.

Significance: Issued immediately upon independence from Rhodesia to mark the new nationhood.

Designs: Included representations of the new Zimbabwean flag, the Zimbabwe Bird, and scenes representing national unity.

Predecessors: Prior to 1980, stamps were issued under the names of Southern Rhodesia, Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and Rhodesia.Zambia

Zululand

Zanzibar

Zaire

Zambezia

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