#Extraordinary stamps
Luxembourg Post released a 3D stamp for Asteroid Day!
Luxembourg Post has cooperated with ESA to mark Asteroid Day, which is observed each year on 30 June. The aim of this event is to tell the public about the ‘risks and opportunities’ of asteroids. The campaign was initiated by astrophysicist and guitarist Dr. Brian May of the rock group Queen, Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart, filmmaker Grig Richters, and B612 Foundation President D
Swiss Post introduced the original “Sustainability” stamp!
Swiss Post released the unique “Sustainability” stamp that was designed by the winner of the competition conducted by the Postal Service in conjunction with the Bern University of the Arts. The item was created by Carole Kiechl who decided to show the real puzzle on this special philatelic issue for encouraging people to complete the world search before sending the mail or after receiv
Swiss Post celebrates 100 years of insulin with a stamp!
This year Swiss Diabetes Foundation and other diabetes-related organizations celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. To underline the importance of this occasion and the significance of this vital hormone, Swiss Post released a special stamp. The item shows the tertiary structure of insulin, depicted as a 3D model. Besides, you can animate an image with the Post-App! Now used
Extraordinary Christmas souvenir sheets released by Portugal Post and Correos!
Portugal Post and Correos introduced two spectacular Christmas souvenir sheets that amaze everyone with their shining beauty and originality. Portugal’s souvenir sheet, which contains one stamp, features the Star of Bethlehem that shines extra bright thanks to a light-emitting diode activated by cell phone. As the Post Office claims: “this is the world’s first postage stamp with
Greenland Post issued two Christmas stamps with special lighting effects!
Greenland Christmas 2019 stamps were scented with pine and Christmas biscuits. This year the Post adorned its two Christmas stamps with special lighting effects so, when you hold this year’s Greenlandic Christmas stamps in your hands, you will clearly be able to see the orange Christmas star sparkle and the green northern lights flaring over the town. A real Greenlandic Christmas – in
Latvia Post released Ligo wreath stamp
Just in time for the summer solstice, Latvia Post issued an original and irregularly shaped stamp. Created by Girts Griva, this item is designed as a wreath, which is woven from various flowers found in Latvian meadows. Wreaths are one of the most characteristic and essential elements of the Summer Solstice celebrations, traditionally worn on the head on Līgo evening. Unlike most stamps, the stamp
A pure silver stamp will mark 100th anniversary of Estonia. A special collectible stamp is to be released
FindYourStampsValue.com is excited to let you know that Eesti Post has prepared for release a unique pure silver stamp to celebrate the centenary of Estonia. The stamp that will be available for purchasing on 22d of February features the image of the large Estonian emblem. The stamp weighs 1.2 grams and will cost 10 euros. The stamp was designed by a famous Estonian stamp artist Indrek Ilves. The
Lithuania Post celebrates Christmas by issuing scented Postage Stamps. 2 special items presented
To announce the approach of Christmas and New Year Lithuania Post has released two celebratory postage stamps. This year, these festive stamps are very special as they smell of ginger biscuits. Celebratory postage stamps for Christmas and the New Year were created by artist and illustrator of children’s books Aušra Kiudulaitė. FindYourStampsValue.com invites everyone to take a look at these cute i
Swarovski crystals appeared on a new festive stamp. Glittering Christmas issue introduced by Austria Post
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to let our readers know that Austria Post has released an original Christmas stamp depicting traditional decorations that are adorned with Swarowski crystals. Bright stars and snowflakes, with their delicate shapes, are among the most popular symbols of winter and the feast of Christmas, and the ones on this Christmas stamp are particularly fine, decorated with a ge
Secretive symbolic language of stamps. A special romantic stamp unveiled by Swiss Post
The stamps are not just tiny pieces of paper that are used to send letter or postcards; they can be used as a secret language. From 1900 until the 1960s this romantic notion was very popular among lovers. Is the stamp on the envelope tilted to the right? Or is it even upside-down? In days gone by, lovers could send each other secret messages this way. FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to present th
