NFT stamps are digital representations of postage stamps that utilize blockchain technology to ensure authenticity and ownership. They are gaining popularity due to the growing interest in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the digital art market, offering a modern twist on traditional collecting. Collectors appreciate the uniqueness and traceability of NFT stamps, which can be easily verified on the blockchain. Additionally, NFT stamps have innovative designs and creative expressions that can attract a younger audience.
As the world becomes more digitized, the fusion of traditional philately with cutting-edge technology continues to captivate both new and seasoned enthusiasts. In this article, we'll quickly go through some official NFT stamps released by various countries' postal services.
The USA
The USPS has already released 16 NFT stamps and NFT stamp series. Digital postmarks from America are quite popular, as some of them have been quickly sold out since their first appearance in the market.
Classics Forever (Released in 2022, sold out) 
This commemorative stamp series honors the lengthy history of U.S. postage stamps. In the meantime, it was issued as a gesture of gratitude to stamp lovers worldwide. Philatelists can enjoy new versions of America's oldest and most popular postmarks with beautiful designs. These are the digital equivalents of the originals from the 19th century.
A visit from St. Nick (Release: December 24, 2024, sold out) 
This year, the USPS is going to release a traditional NFT stamp series dedicated to the Christmas holiday. The series showcases various images of Santa Claus. They have different statuses, like common, uncommon, rare, and ultra rare.
France 
On September 18, 2023, La Poste issued its first NFT stamp with a 100,000-copy print run. Philatelists are able to sign up on the NFTimbre.com platform and learn about the new features of this kind of collection. 
In 2024, La Poste unveiled an innovative series of stamps called #NFTimbre2, marking the debut of French MFT stamps created by Artificial Intelligence.
The #NFTimbre2, which builds on the characteristics of the previous NFTimbre1 series, is the first French stamp to combine "digital art" with traditional philately. With the release of #NFTimbre2.1 and #NFTimbre2.2 in September, and #NFTimbre2.3, this series is offered as a triptych.
Germany 
In 2024, Deutsche Post released a series of stamps, "Schloss Neuschwanstein," showcasing the historically famous German castle. This edition is capped at 100,000 units and comes in four color variations (pink, purple, yellow, and blue), each paired with a corresponding NFT.
These crypto stamps feature various designs and levels of rarity. When you place an order, you will randomly receive one of the four colors. The self-adhesive stamp included in your order maintains a consistent design across all variants. Please note that you cannot choose a specific color variant during the ordering process.
