Introductory message by Arjan Singh, DFC
To serve my country as airman and diplomat for over 50 years has been an immense honour for me. From all my travels during that time my abiding memory is of the respect and comradeship between ordinary people of different faiths, none more so than the Sikhs, the people of the Punjab and followers of the teachings of Guru Nanak.
The position of esteem that Sikhs hold in Indian societies around the world has been moulded by men of great wisdom and fearless disposition. This remarkable narrative is now retold through the Sikh Heritage Stamps - historic images of the Sikh faith drawn from leading museums and private collections around the world.
Twenty five of the most important stamps have been fashioned in silver and gold to commemorate the epochal events and iconic personalities that shaped them and founded the ideals of Sikhism.
I trust that this set of engravings will remind future generations of the sacrifices and achievements of our forebears.
Arjan Singh, DFC
The Sikh Collection
Celebrating Five Centuries of a Spirit-Born People. 25 Sikh Heritage Stamps minted in gold-plated pure Swiss silver.
The soul of Punjab, like its artistic tradition, is warm and rich and fearless
. It is home to the Sikhs, a people warm in manner, rich in heritage and fearless in their defence of the values bestowed upon them by their Gurus. In the words of the legendary Professor Puran Singh they are truly a spirit-born
people.
Now, for the first time, it has been decided to celebrate their great achievements with the creation of The Sikh Collection
, 25 of the most important Sikh Heritage Stamps engraved as solid pure silver ingots and layered with 24-carat gold.
The Sikh Collection
commemorates the remarkable impact the Sikhs have had on 500 years of world history. Beginning with the lives of the Gurus and the emergence of their empire, to their role in two World Wars and continuing contribution in modern times through every facet of life, The Sikh Collection
is a rare and treasured heirloom to be preserved for future generations.
A sculpted ingot and its inspiration. Each engraved ingot is a faithful representation of the original stamp.
Introductory message by Prof. J.S. Grewal
The welfare of entire humanity is for Guru Nanak the ultimate goal. This great ideal was never fully realised, but it is there for ever to inspire. An integral part of the Sikh prayer (ARDAS
) is the welfare of all (sarbat da bhala
). Every day, this prayer is made by millions of Sikhs all over the world, as the grand legacy of Guru Nanak.
To celebrate the uniqueness of this culture and its magnificent ideals, the United Kingdom Punjab Heritage Association (UKPHA) has sourced images from the greatest museums of the world and from many exclusive private collections to create the Sikh Heritage Stamps. They form a unique visual record of the Gurus, Sikh Shrines and eminent men and women, who, by the depth of their spiritual belief and heroic deeds, have had a remarkable impact on world history over the last five centuries.
Sikh Heritage Collection
The stamps comprising The Sikh Collection
are selected from the Sikh Heritage Stamps issued by the UK Punjab Heritage Association. They have been carefully chosen to reflect the most important personalities and moments in Sikh history and so best represent the unique cultural heritage of a spirit-born people.
How to order
The Sikh Collection is being issued in a strictly limited edition of only 3,700 complete sets throughout India.
The price per ingot is RS 10,000 (incl. all taxes) and Rs 2,50,000 for the complete set of 25 ingots. The price is valid for the duration of the programme, subject only to changes in Government taxes.
The Collection can be sent to you in one of the following ways.
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