Doha, February 27 (QNA) - The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, held its 27th annual stamp and coin auction on Friday at its new headquarters in the Ministry of Culture.

The auction featured 262 diverse items, including stamps, coins, covers, albums, and first editions.

On this occasion, Director of the Center Hussein Rajab Al Ismail said, in remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), that this year's auction is distinguished by the significant participation of collectors and enthusiasts of stamps and coins from the Gulf countries and the Arab world, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, Yemen, and Lebanon.

He noted the Center's commitment to offering comprehensive and rare examples that cater to the interests of stamp and coin collectors from across the Gulf and the Arab world.

He highlighted the diverse range of exhibited items, including stamps, covers, and gold and silver banknotes and coins.

He noted that the Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Center's program for this year features local and international participation and exhibitions, such as a major international stamp and coin exhibition in Doha, organized by the Ministry of Culture with the participation of 16 countries from the Gulf, the Arab world, and beyond.

The Center will also participate in the Doha International Book Fair in May, the Macau International Stamp Exhibition 2026, the Asian International Stamp Exhibition in Bandung, Indonesia, the Sharjah Stamp Exhibition, and the Taipei International Philatelic Exhibition.

It is worth mentioning that the Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Center aims to promote the hobby of stamp and coin collecting, working to elevate its standards and create opportunities for its development through national, regional, and international exhibitions and participation. (QNA)