The India-Israel Joint Issue Sheetlet of 2012 commemorates 20 years of diplomatic relations with stamps themed on the “Festivals of Lights”: India’s Deepavali (Diwali) and Israel’s Hanukkah, featuring traditional lamps (diyas) and Hanukkah menorahs. Released on November 5, 2012, India issued sheetlets with Rs. 5 stamps (20 per sheet) showing diyas, while Israel issued stamps for Hanukkah, with both countries marking this shared theme of light and celebration. These are popular items for philatelists, available from stamp dealers online.
Key Details:
Theme: Festivals of Lights (Deepavali/Diwali & Hanukkah).
Occasion: 20th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between India & Israel.
India Issue Date: 05.11.2012 (November 5, 2012).
India Denomination: Rs. 5 each.
India Format: Sheetlets with 20 stamps each (total value Rs. 100).
Israel Issue Date: 05.11.2012.
Israel Denomination: 2 NIS each.
Israel Format: Set of two stamps (in sheets of 15).