#Most important stamps
U.S. breast cancer stamp hits milestone: 1 billion sold. The record has been set…
Since the Breast Cancer Research Stamp was first issued in 1998, many innovative and specialized treatments have been developed, not only increasing survival rates but helping women thrive. In that time, this semipostal stamp has raised more than $80.9 million to fund breast cancer research programs across the country. FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to inform that this month, the colorful stamp r
Thailand Post issued stamps to raise funds for earthquake victims in Nepal
FindYourStampsValue.com got to know that Thailand Post issued a pane of stamps to help raise money for victims of the April 25 earthquake in Nepal. The 7.8-magnitue earthquake devastated much of Nepal, killing more than 8,000 people, injuring more than 17,000 and leaving thousands of more homeless. A new stamp collection was produced by Thailand Post to raise funds for earthquake victims in Nepal.
Philately for the Blind – unusual Braille Stamps
FindYourStampsValue.com would like to share an interesting info with our readers concerning a special branch of philately – stamp collecting for the blinds. The Braille stamps are philatelic items that were specially designed for the people who have such a disability. Louis Braille invented the alphabet that bears his name starting in 1821. Remarkably, he was just 15 years old when he completed hi
Saving children with oncology – new stamp issue by Slovak Post
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to inform that Slovak Post has released a special stamp celebrating the anniversary of the opening of a special department for the transplantation of haematogenous cells that was established at the University Children's Hospital and Clinic (UCHC) in Bratislava in 1995. The item was issued and put into circulation on the 16th of March. The Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Stamps in honour of 400,000 blood donors in the Netherlands
PostNL issued special stamps in honour of 400,000 blood donors in the Netherlands. This stamp sheetlet shows the relationship between blood donor and patient. The first issue of this stamp sheetlet has been handed over to Aart van Os, chairman of the Board of Management of Sanquin Blood Supply by Yme Pasma, director of the PostNL Consumer Market department. This took place done on 14 June, World B
WWF - Orange Spot Filefish on new stamps by Vanuatu
Vanuatu Post in conjunction with WWF are pleased to raise awareness to the plight of the Orange Spot Filefish as numbers are continuously being depleted by collectors who struggle to keep these beautiful fish in captivity. Also known as the Harlequin filefish, The Orange Spotted Filefish is a member of the Monacanthidae family and is found throughout the Indian and West Pacific Oceans. It is disti
America Series – Fight against Racial Discrimination stamp from Brazil
Brazilian Post and SEPPIR have launched stamp series "America – Fight against Racial Discrimination". This initiative is a part of the programmed event marking the tenth anniversary of the creation of SEPPIR (Secretariat of Police Promoting Racial Equality) in Brazil and celebrating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. As FindYourStampsValue.com was informed, the pur
World Blood Donor Day stamp by Uruguay
The new stamp issued by Correo Uruguayo is dedicated to the World Blood Donor Day 2012 officially celebrated in Seoul. "Every blood donor is a hero" is the theme chosen by the WHO for the 2012 edition in Seoul. The objectives pursued by the organization are: to convince those who do not donate and strengthen self-esteem of people who donate blood, encouraging them to do so regularly, build a new w
World War II stamp issue by Marshall Islands
On December 7, 2011, the Marshall Islands Postal Service Authority issued ten new stamps commemorating America's involvement in World War II. Issued on the 70th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor which plunged America into the war, this special issue is the first in a five-year series. The 2011 World War II 70th Anniversary: 1941 Issue commemorates ten key events and important aspects of th
WWF postage stamps by Thailand
The Thai Post has issued a set of four stamps which aim to protect the King of Jungle - tiger. Tigers are recognized as the hunters of exceptional skill. However, the rapid decrease in tiger population in recent years makes it imperative for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to seriously step up its tiger conservation efforts. The stamps depict: Marbled Cat / Pardofelis marmorata Asiatic Golden Cat /
