2008 Bhutan 100 Years Of Monarchy - CD-ROM Multimedia Stamp

Description

Issue date 21 February 2008
There are two CD-ROMs in the series. The first is titled "Bhutan: 100 Years of Monarchy" and celebrates the history of the nation and its rulers. The second CD-ROM is called "Bhutan: In Harmony with Nature" and highlights their environmental efforts. Issued on 21 February 2008 by Bhutan Post.
The first CD-ROM stamp issued to commemorate 100 years of monarchy. Monarchy has been established in 1907 in Bhutan with Ugyen Wangchuck (1861-1926) the First King. Four kings have followed: Jigme Wangchuck (1902-1952), Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1929-1972), Jigme Singye Wangchuck (1955-) and finally Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (1980), officially crowned on 6 November 2008. The CD-ROM pictures a portrait of each king with his name and the dates of his reign. The CD-ROM contains a video that tells the story of monarchy in Bhutan
The second CD-ROM stamp that commemorates the engagement of Bhutan in the fight for Nature preservation.
The CD-ROM stamps come in a protective envelope that can be affixed to the letter being mailed, so that the CD-ROM can be safely delivered to the recipient.