Iranian Stamp Museum Achieves Guinness World Record

WANA (Nov 07) – The Yekta Specialized Stamp Museum has been officially recognized by the Guinness World Records for its collection of over 2.5 million stamps, museum director Seyed Hassan Mousavi announced. He described the achievement as the culmination of years of dedication in collecting and preserving cultural and historical artifacts related to stamps, coins, and banknotes.

Mousavi emphasized that the museum is not limited to stamps alone. It features four distinct sections — stamps, coins, banknotes, and a specialized library — each reflecting aspects of Iran’s and the world’s history, art, and culture.

“In the stamp section, we have gathered over 2.5 million pieces, ranging from Iran’s earliest official prints to contemporary and international examples. The collection includes rare and historical stamps that depict political, social, and cultural developments in Iran and across the globe,” Mousavi explained.

Regarding the coin and banknote sections, he noted that the museum showcases banknotes from the Pahlavi era, World Wars I and II, and other historical periods, alongside coins from the Safavid and Qajar dynasties, which hold significant historical and research value.

Iranian Stamp Museum Achieves Guinness World Record. Social media/ WANA News Agency

Mousavi highlighted the museum’s role in promoting cultural tourism: “Our goal is for visitors not only to see the artifacts but also to gain a tangible understanding of Iran’s and the world’s history. The coin and banknote sections illustrate the historical links between economy, art, and culture, while the stamp section reflects the social and cultural transformations of each era.”

The museum’s specialized library, housing over 600 lithographs, manuscripts, and handwritten books, provides valuable research resources for scholars and enthusiasts. Many of these works are rare and can deepen understanding of written history and cultural documents.

Looking ahead, Mousavi outlined plans to expand the museum with temporary exhibitions, educational workshops, and special cultural programs for children and teenagers, aiming to enhance visitor engagement and foster connections with younger generations.

“We hope that by increasing visitor numbers and raising awareness of our collection, we can share a part of Iran’s history and culture with domestic and international audiences and further promote cultural tourism,” Mousavi said.

Iranian Stamp Museum Achieves Guinness World Record. Social media/ WANA News Agency