About the FIP Grand Prix Club

FIP Grand Prix Club (GPC) was formed in May 1979.

In every FIP Patronage General World Stamp Exhibition, 3 Grand Prix Winners will be born, namely,

Grand Prix National (GPN) is for the best exhibit in the National Class.

Grand Prix International (GPI) is for the best exhibit in the other Classes.

Grand Prix d’Honneur (GPH or Champion of the Champions) is for exhibit having earned 3 Large Gold medals in 3 separate years to compete in the FIP Championship Class.

IN ADDITION:

Grand Prix d’Exposition - the best exhibit awarded at a FIP Specialized World Stamp Exhibition before 2000.

World Stamp Champion - the best exhibit in the World Stamp Championship Class in a FIP Specialised World Stamp Championship Exhibition (WSC) which first started in Singapore 2004.

 

It is indeed a great honor for an exhibitor to be awarded a Grand Prix in his/her lifetime and to be a member of the FIP Grand Prix Club.

As long as you are the winner of a GP, you are automatically invited to become a member of the GPC. There is no annual membership fee or entrance fee imposed.

It was agreed in 2011 that all GPC members are invited to show one philatelic item from their GP Collections or from their other treasure boxes whenever there is a FIP World Stamp Exhibition. Members will meet for a Grand Prix Club lunch during the exhibition where possible.

Conditions for FIP GPC Member Invitation Display

1. The FIP GPC member shall bring the display page to the BIN room either personally or by the National Commissioner.
2. The member is fully responsible for bringing in and return of his / her philatelic item.
3. Each member is allowed to show a one sheet mounting of 1- 4 philatelic item(s).
4. The display sheet should measure 23cm x 29cm (maximum) or an allowed size.
5. There will be no frame fee imposed.
6. The member is fully responsible to arrange an insurance policy to cover his / her display item for the full period during the exhibition.
7. The philatelic item(s) on display could either be from member’s Grand Prix collection or any of his / her other favourite pieces.
8. The member shall bear his / her own travelling and accommodation expenses.

 

FIP GPC Display Page

1. Member shall submit the pdf of his Display page with a title together with a 300dpi scan of the item to be displayed & write-up of this item to the Secretary of the GPC Executive Committee at least 3 months prior to the start of the Exhibition
2. The member’s exhibit will be published in the exhibition catalogue

 

FIP GPC Exhibitor Privileges
1. The Palmares Night & Souvenir Medal - the Organising Committee shall provide a free Palmares ticket to the GPC member and present a souvenir / medal on the stage during Palmares.