BRONZE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

PHILATELIC YOUTH COUNCIL OF NEW ZEALAND

APPLICANTS NAME __________________________________________________

ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________

_______________________________________DATE of BIRTH: ______________

THE APPLICANT:

1) Has formed a stamp collection over a period of more than six months Yes______

2) Has given a short talk (approx 2 mins) on 4 pages from the collection Yes______

3) Has successfully answered simple questions on

a. The pages shown for the talk Yes______

b. General Philately Yes______

4) Is able to mount stamps correctly Yes______

5) Is able to remove stamps from paper correctly Yes______

NOTE: The questions in 3a should relate to the type of collection formed. i.e. for Thematic collectors questions on the theme, for N.Z. collectors, questions on New Zealand stamps.

The questions in 3b must be on general philately. Suggested questions are:

a. What is the purpose of perforations?

b. What is the purpose of Watermarks?

c. What is a First Day Cover?

d. Who issued the World's first postage stamp?

e. Why should you use tweezers?

f. For what purpose would you use a stamp catalogue?

Four to six questions answered adequately is sufficient.

Examiners Signature ____________________________

Name:______________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________Phone ______________

Club Position or Occupation ____________________________________________

Send the completed form to P.Y.C. Achievement Awards,

PO Box 2979, Auckland 1140