#Extraordinary stamps
Special “gold printing” Malaysia’s stamps are to be sold to collectors
For the first time in Pos Malaysia's history of more than 200 years, it has utilized "gold printing" for each stamp worth 60sen, 80sen and RM1.20 to commemorate the enthronement of the Sultan of Perak. According to info got by FindYourStampsValue.com these stamps will become available for purchasing soon. "Gold ink has a distinction that Pos Malaysia has never used before", said Pos Malaysia's ac
Limited edition of Ganesha-Laxmi stamps is now available for purchasing
According to info got by FindYourStampsValue.com the government of Niger, a West African country, has issued two special stamps on Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi during the current festive season. The issue consists of two types of stamps that are available for Indian market from the 25th of September. The stamps are available in a limited edition of 1500 pieces only, said philatelist Alok K Goyal
New Gibraltar stamp issues has already set a record
According to info got by FindYourStampsValue.com Gibraltar Post is issuing a set of commemorative stamps telling the story about Gibraltar's evacuation in the Second World War. The £2 stamp has set a record for 'Most words on a postage stamp' with a total of 2,183 legible words! The issue is to be released on the 10th of September. For over 300 years Gibraltar has been a British overseas territory
South African Lighthouses – national monuments and popular tourists’ attractions
FindYourStampsValue.com got to know that South Africa Post has prepared a new stamp issue illustrating its great lighthouses. The release of this set of stamps took place on the 20th of August. A set of five self-adhesive stamps and one commemorative envelope feature artwork by JWS Longland, a student from North-West University. For about 400 years, from the 15th to the 19th century, sailing aroun
The FSPL turns 80 stamps from Luxembourg
The "Federation des Societes philateliques du Grand-Duche de Luxembourg" was founded in the City of Luxembourg on 22 February 1934. The articles of incorporation were signed by the four presidents of the "Philatelia Diff erdange", "Cercle d'Echanges Phila Dudelange", "Cercle philatelique d'Esch sur Alzette" and "Union des Timbrophiles de Luxembourg" associations. The following reasons were listed
Top 10 most extraordinary stamps 2012
Hereby FindYourStampsValue.com presents the newest publication of the Top 10 Most Extraordinary stamps 2012 ranking. The year 2012 was festive and really royal – the world was grandly celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of the British Queen Elizabeth II coronation. Many stamps dedicated to this event were issued worldwide. Among them a lot of interesting issues are found. Two such stamps – by Jersey o
Sepac – Peacock Butterfly stamp from Aland
In August, all smartphone or tablet PC users can join the European Peacock butterfly for an enticing visit to several tourist attractions in Aland. August is when Aland Post presents a thrilling piece of stamp news! The European Peacock butterfly belongs to the family Nymphalidae and has a wingspan of 55 to 65 mm. It is not a coincidence that the pattern of this butterfly reminds you of staring ey
Change of Throne, 30 April 2013 – Queen Beatrix, King Willem-Alexander 3D Silver stamp from the Netherlands
To mark the change of throne on April 30, 2013 PostNL issued a pure silver stamp with 3D technology applied. The design consists of a double portrait of the current Queen Beatrix and the future King Willem-Alexander in three-dimensional carving. It is the second time after 2001that a silver stamp is nationally issued in the Netherlands. FindYourStampsValue.com reminds that on 28 January 2013 Beatr
Smart stamp for smart fox - Dutch issue
PostNL announced on 25 March a special stamp featuring the smartest mammal in the Netherlands: the fox. A unique aspect of these stamps is that after scanning with a smartphone a video of a mother with young foxes is shown. PostNL launches the stamps in collaboration with the Foundation for Nature Footage. After the stamp issue of the squirrel earlier this year, now a stamp of the fox will be issu
Top 10 extraordinary stamps 2011
FindYourStampsValue.com has issued a new ranking of extraordinary stamps resuming the year 2011. This time, it traditionally includes a lot of perfumed stamps and stamps created by means of the new technologies. However, no major breakthrough occurred in the postal stamps’ design last year. Obviously, it becomes more and more complicated for designers to think up new features. Moreover, it is beco
