Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC) issued by Panaji Head Post Office (GPO), PIN 403001, North Goa. The cancellation design depicts four symbols representing Goa's natural heritage: the Indian Bison (Gaur), the Cashew nut, a Fish, and the Coconut palm — emblematic of Goa's flora, fauna, and coastal culture. Introduced on 01 January 2003. Status: Active.
Goa, India's smallest state, is renowned for its biodiversity and natural resources. The Indian Bison (Gaur), the state animal, is found in the forested areas of the Western Ghats in Goa. The Cashew, introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century, has become central to Goa's agricultural and distilling culture (producing feni). Goa's extensive coastline makes fishing a primary livelihood, and the Coconut palm is ubiquitous across the Konkan coast. This PPC from the Panaji GPO celebrates the ecological identity of Goa through these four iconic symbols, reflecting the harmony between nature and culture in the state.
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