An Post issued three stamps commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the first Irish television broadcasts. The stamps feature TVs and a hand-held device, which evoke a sense of the Past, Present & Future. On the screens are iconic images of The Late Late Show host Gay Byrne, children’s TV presenter, Emma O’Driscoll, on the set [...]
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Joint Issue Australia-Korea
November 29th, 2011 
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322 viewsFollowing a visit to Australia by President Lee Myung-bak in March 2009, this year has been declared a Year of Friendship between Australia and South Korea to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The 2011 Year of Friendship builds on the professional, community and institutional links between Australia and Korea to enhance mutual understanding, [...]
The 50th Anniversary of Korea-Australia Diplomatic Ties
November 29th, 2011 srmodh 317 viewsThe year 2011 is a meaningful year that marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Australia. Australia participated in the Korean War in 1950 as a member of the UN forces. During the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1961, the two countries have solidified [...]
2011 Millennial Anniversary of the Tripitaka Koreana
October 8th, 2011 srmodh 630 viewsA thousand years ago, work commenced on Korea’s first woodcut Tripitaka, the “Chojo Daejanggyeong” or “the First-edition Tripitaka Koreana.” Tripitaka (Daejanggyeong) is the collection of “Gyeongjang (Sutra Pitaka),” the compilation of Buddha’s utterances, “Yuljang (Vinaya Pitaka),” the record of Buddhist precepts and “Nonjang (Abhidhamma Pitaka),” the translation of what Buddha said. It was during the [...]
Amnesty International 50th Anniversary
September 23rd, 2011 srmodh 542 viewsAmnesty International is an international organization fighting for human rights all around the world. Amnesty was founded in 1961 by Peter Benenson, a Bristish lawyer. The organization is concerned with human rights regardless of politics, religious matters or ideology. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Price in 1977. The emblem for Amnesty which was designed [...]
50th Anniversary of Jersey’s Finance Industry
September 23rd, 2011 srmodh 751 views2011 marks the 50th anniversary of Jersey’s modern financial services industry when the Island first began to export its financial expertise and intellectual capital to the world. A particular gravure printing effect together with a silver embossing gives the Miniature Sheet the appearance of a bank note.
