This cover has many unique features, which will be the first of its kind in India and a few firsts on postal covers worldwide.
The Features are:
- First in India made on metallic matt paper with raised UV effects on selective areas, showcasing the Relic Casket, Bom Jesus Basilica, the Saint, the Emblem, the Exposition logo, and selective texts.
- It also has a real silver coin effect of the medal and metallic shine effects on the postal covers.
These postal covers are made in limited numbers and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. In addition, 100 pieces of numbered super-special postal covers made on natural cork paper with silver effects, two posters, one postcard, and one bookmark (also made on metallic matt paper) will be available.
The concept and coordination, along with DCSCM, were done by Mr. Blaise Fernandes, a resident of Caranzalem, Goa, a philatelist, and the secretary of the PPC of Panjim Deanery. These unique covers and posters were designed by philatelist Alok K. Goyal of Kolkata.
One can get these covers, postcards, and bookmarks from the Diocesan Center for Social Communication Media during the exposition at the Help Desk counter in the Bom Jesus Basilica compound.
