India Post "Beaches of India" Pack (INDEPEX '97 Special Presentation Pack)
The Beaches of India Pack is an official India Post philatelic presentation folder produced to showcase one of India's most scenic commemorative stamp issues. Released following INDEPEX '97 – World Philatelic Exhibition, the pack features four commemorative stamps highlighting the natural beauty and tourism appeal of some of India's most famous beaches. Along with the stamps, the folder contains informative notes about the exhibition and detailed descriptions of each beach, making it an attractive souvenir as well as a collectible philatelic item. India Post issued several thematic presentation packs of this type to encourage stamp collecting and promote India's cultural and natural heritage.
Pack Contents
The pack contains four Mint Never Hinged (MNH) commemorative stamps depicting:
- 200p – Gopalpur-on-Sea (Odisha)
- 600p – Kovalam (Kerala)
- 1000p – Anjuna Beach (Goa)
- 1100p – Bogmalo Beach (Goa)