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Nitin Gadkari presented Collector’s Edition books

Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari was presented Collector’s Edition books on Parrot Conservation and Gandhi’s Legacy by Shri Sushilkumar Agrawal Founder Ultra Media and Mintage World

National, June 2025: Shri Sushilkumar Agrawal, the Visionary CEO of Mintage World, Founder of Ultra Media and Entertainment Group, Author and a life member of the Bombay Natural History Society recently met and presented Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, with exclusive Coffee table books from Mintage World titled Endangered Parrots of the World on Stamps, Coins & Banknotes and Global Collectibles of Mahatma Gandhi through Stamps, Coins and Banknotes. “Mintage World”, is world’s first online museum dedicated to vintage and modern coins, stamps, and currency notes, promoting numismatics and philately in younger generation.
 
Shri Nitin Gadkari was genuinely intrigued by the concept and engaged in a detailed conversation about the countries represented in the parrot collectibles. When he asked why the book focuses exclusively on parrots, the author explained it’s just the beginning — future editions featuring other bird species are already in the pipeline. Shri Nitin Gadkari also mentioned the Mumbai roadside bird park project — a publicly announced initiative by the government, which resonates well with the book’s theme of conserving and appreciating birds. He recognized the potential synergy between the park and such collectible editions in spreading awareness about conserving endangered species and their habitats.
 
Endangered Parrots of the World” is being launched to celebrate the captivating beauty of these Colorful Parrots from all over the Globe. This Collectible is a unique & a rare Compilation of the various legal Coins, Stamps & Bank Notes issued by various Countries globally on the threatened & endangered species of Parrots worldwide.

It compiles, chronicles, and combines all the legal stamps, coins, and banknotes issued on threatened and endangered parrots, along with their historical and geographical importance globally. It brings to light the various serious issues faced by these adorable pets & the challenges being faced for their sustenance & conservation.

This coffee table book is a well-researched collection that was initiated by identifying endangered parrot species worldwide & determining the scope of data collection, including the period, geographic region, and types of collection. Mintage World engaged with collector communities, online forums & social media groups to source rare and unique information. They also partnered with conservation organizations to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the collection. Additionally, they collaborated with organizations specializing in stamps, coins, and banknotes to access their expertise and resources. Furthermore, Mintage World also teamed up with  Bombay Natural History Society(BNHS), one of the largest non-governmental organisations in India, engaged in conservation and biodiversity research & took their support in research & statistics.

"Global Collectibles of Mahatma Gandhi through Bank Notes, Coins & Stamps" is the only book in the world which showcases & explains the various Stamps, Coins & Notes issued by 144 countries around the world on Gandhiji from 15th August 1948 .  This Compilation Chronicles & combines in a sequential order along with its historical importance of all the commemorative issues printed and legally minted by different countries and post offices around the world to honour Mahatma Gandhi. Each Coin & Stamp issued in India & Globally on Mahatma Gandhi portrays a significant historical journey of him & India. Starting from the 1st Stamp issued with his figurine on India’s first Independence Day in 1948 to the 50th & 75th anniversary of Indian independence. It also showcases the 75th anniversary of Gandhi’s Dandi March & The Non Violent moment. Also collections on more than 40 countries joining hands to celebrate Gandhi’s glorious legacy of 100 & 150 years & many more