Mintage World’s “Endangered Parrots of the World on Stamps, Coins & Banknotes” pays tribute to the “National Birds Day of India“ on 5th January 2025

Endangered parrots of India

A a unified appeal to raise awareness & safeguard the World's Most Captivating Birds

January,2025: “Mintage World”, the world’s first online museum dedicated to vintage and modern coins, stamps, and currency notes recently launched a unique Coffee Table book titled “Endangered Parrots of the World on Stamps, Coins and Banknotes.” This exclusive compilation celebrates the vibrant beauty of parrots while shedding light on the critical conservation challenges these beloved birds face. National Birds Day of India is celebrated every year on 5^th of January to raise awareness about the importance of birds and their habitats. This day also emphasizes the ecological importance of birds and the need to conserve them. This Collection is a homage to all those lovely birds who play a very crucial role in preserving our nature

This collectible is a rare and meticulously curated compilation of legal coins, stamps, and banknotes issued by various countries, all featuring threatened and endangered parrot species from around the globe. Drawing from the latest data from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (July 2024), the book not only showcases the legacy and diversity of parrots but also highlights the urgent need for their conservation.

A Visual and Informative Journey Through Parrot Conservation

The book offers a rich visual experience, featuring over 459 stamps, 37 coins, and 12 banknotes from around the world, each representing a different parrot species. Among the featured species are the rare Imperial Amazon from Dominica, the African Grey Parrot, the Cockatoo from the Philippines, and Lear’s Macaw from Brazil. Each stamp, coin, and banknote is accompanied by detailed historical and geographical context, making this collection both an artistic masterpiece and a valuable resource for bird enthusiasts and collectors.

Raising Awareness Through Education

“Endangered Parrots of the World” goes beyond being a mere collectible. It is a powerful tool for raising awareness about the serious threats parrots face, including illegal pet trade, deforestation, climate change, and habitat loss. By categorizing the species into five major groups—Extinct (EX), Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN), Vulnerable (VU), and Nearly Threatened (NT)—the book provides readers with a clear understanding of the various levels of risk these birds face.

A Tribute to Avian Heritage

The stamps, coins, and banknotes featured in the book are more than just collectibles; they are a  testament to the global effort to preserve our avian heritage. Crafted in silver, nickel, gold, copper, and bronze, the coins showcase intricate designs that reflect the diverse habitats and unique characteristics of different parrot species. The stamps, with their vibrant colours and exquisite details,capture the essence of these birds, while the banknotes highlight the importance of biodiversity and the global commitment to conservation.

A Message from the Visionary Behind the Book 

Sushilkumar Agrawal, the visionary CEO of Mintage World and a life member of the Bombay

Natural History Society shares his thoughts on the project: “In India, parrots hold a special place in our cultural and historical narratives, from ancient texts and paintings to popular epics and folktales. As a lifelong lover of wildlife, my journey into the world of endangered parrots is fuelled by a deep commitment to understanding & protecting these exceptional birds. I have sought to explore and document the often-overlooked stories of these susceptible parrot species worldwide, uncovering the devastating realities of their illegal trading along the way. This book is not just a collection but a heartfelt mission to raise awareness, combining my passion for nature with the storytelling potential of Mintage World. With this book, we aim to pay tribute to these cherished creatures and raise awareness about their challenges. This collectible has been in the making for a long time, ensuring that every detail is accurate and authentic.”

The book, priced at an affordable ₹999, is available on Amazon, Flipkart, and other e-commerce platforms, as well as in bookstores. It can also be purchased directly from the Mintage World website: www.mintageworld.com.

Ravi Chikara is the new Chief National General Secretary of Salute Tiranga

At a press conference held at Country Club in Andheri West, Mumbai a reshuffle of top posts in Salute Tiranga was announced by Rakesh Jha, National President, Salute Tiranga. Also present was Ravi Chikara.

To fortify its presence in the state of Maharashtra and other states, Ravi Chikara who was the state president of Maharashtra’s unit, has now been elevated to the post of Chief National General Secretary of Salute Tiranga, and they have appointed Samit Jain as the Maharashtra State President.

“I have been entrusted with the responsibility of Chief National General Secretary and the in-charge of 2 states – Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Presently Salute Tiranga is spread across 28 states and 400 districts, and now my vision is to reach 700 districts in the next year and emphasize more on our core 5 missions that of Environment, Nationalism, Health, Spirituality and Sports with the aim of creating a Vikshit Bharat,” Ravi Chikara mentioned.

For the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao unit, Renu Chikara has been appointed as the State President of this unit. “I am optimistic that the new team at the top will deliver astounding results for our organization,” announced Rakesh Jha while speaking to media persons.

“We aim to take up several programs on National Scale aggressively in Maharashtra and other states to strengthen the organization in the coming six months. We expect more likeminded Indians to join as we have scheduled mega projects in the coming future in Mumbai and the state. We celebrate 26th December in memory of our great national leader Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee ji, the former Prime Minister of India’s birth anniversary which sees celebrations as the Atal Tiranga Sanman,” added Rakesh Jha.

Each year, our panel selects 25 people and felicitate them in New Delhi for their excellence in their respective fields and they are selected on the basis of their contribution towards the nation. A number of Ministers, MOS and Members of Parliament and several Spiritual leaders as well as other celebrated individuals across the country grace this prestigious event. This year too on the 26th December we have lined up celebrations and felicitations of the true nationalist individuals across the spectrum from all over India.

The internationally acclaimed Swami Chidanand ji Maharat from Prabhat Niketan who has devoted his life for the development of nation and spread of the Sanatan Dharma. Coal Minister (MOS) Satish Dubey, Ajay Tamta, Rajendra Phadke, National convener of BJP’s Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Manoj Tiwari will be the special guests.

The biggest achievement of Salute Tiranga is that only the last year, the National President of Salute Tiranga performed a Tiranga yatra and hoisted the Tricolour in Jammu and Kashmir despite several threats. The sense of nationalism was created among the school students and the local people, to such an extent that at several places across the 6 districts in J&K which was never done before for several years.

“Another achievement of Salute Tiranga is that it successfully completed the Tree Plantation drive in Uttara Khand districts. The notable part is that not only the plantation drive was conducted, our organization nurtures these plants on day to day basis,” ended Ravi Chikara.

Dr Khoja - A well known name in Corporate circles as a Vastu Consultant & Astrologer

Renowned in the field of Vastu and Naadi Astrologer, Mr. Khoja is a pioneer name and is practicing Vastu and Naadi astrology for many years. He is an expert in resolving Vastu & Naadi related problems with his own unique modern solutions. Mr. Khoja is a trusted name amongst many celebrities. With so many skills one more feather has been added to his cap.

The man is known to be tinsel-town's desired astrologer- well-known actors, high-profile politicians and corporate houses. His astrological trajectories and accurate predictions have gathered him A-listed clients in Mumbai and abroad. The powerful astrologer has an unmatched USP to automatically understand and identify a client's problem once he visits his client, without them telling him about it.

Mr. Khoja is a well-known name whether it is the film industry, a corporate world, or political circles. Ph.D. in Naadi astrology and expertise in Lal Kitab remedies, Ramal(Persian), Face reading, palm reading, numerology, Loshu Grid, Hebrew(Egypt), Kabala(Spanish), Mr. Khoja’s remedies and the perfect calculation for the solution makes him the subject matter expert.

Apart from doing his PhD in Vaastu, Dr Khoja is a renowned Naadi Astrology expert and has proficiency in Lal Kitab Remedies, Face reading, palm reading, numerology, Ramal (Persian), Lo Shu Grid, Kabala (Spanish), Hebrew (Egypt).

In Bollywood, actors change their name or the spelling of their name. Do you think that this definitely brings them luck?

Minor changes either in their homes or in their name have had a huge impact on their success. I try to set out to help them with the solutions. One of the actors was facing a dull phase in his career. After consulting me, he recently bagged a major role. I follow the sophisticated software to fine-tune my calculations so that I can provide the absolute solution to the problems of all my clients. Once the calculations are fine-tuned then other things fall into place accordingly.

Is it also true that you have successfully provided remedies to housewives and husbands in their marriage life?

Yes. Among my clients are several husbands who have succeeded in getting their wives back. There are also quite a few estranged husbands who are now leading very happy lives now after they consulted me when their marriages were breaking.

Is it true that your clients also include those who reside in Kenya and Dubai?

Yes. It is quite true that among my clients are several business tycoons in Kenya and Dubai.

What do you require from your clients when they seek you for consultation?

For consulting in astrology, the patrika or the kundli is not required. I just need the time, date and the city of birth. Simple minor changes have been advised and yielded major positive results.

 Can you please give an example?

One aspiring politician who wanted a party ticket to contest the election came to me. Pronto, I set out to provide consultations and finally he also got the ticket.

I do not suggest any major breakdowns in offices or houses, just simple changes of arrangement of things and certain precautions about daily lifestyle.

The skilled Iconic Bollywood celebrity astrologer explains the importance of Vaastu further to our readers. By citing a basic Vastu-related defect, he says, "Most of us don't realise that bad placement of toilets in our bedroom/inside a house may be the root cause of your problem."

Almost 80% of households suffer from this building defect. Ideally, Toilets should lie in ideal zones- preferably outside the house; however, it's practically impossible in today's urban living. Again, with physical renovations facing restrictions/permissions from owners/laws, the only solution is getting a way out with Vaastu remedies that will create an internal lock so that negative energy is locked out. The remedy will help in limiting the negative energies within that spot itself.

People believe that the material that you prescribe as well as your consultation charges are quite exorbitant!

Though there are quite a few astrologers who advise their clients to buy expensive rings and stones, I prescribe basic material which is not expensive.

For consultations of Dr Khoja, Astrologer & Vastu Expers:  (+91)   9819 869615  / 7416 161603

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