#Most important stamps
Struggle against AIDS - stamp from Algeria
The Algerian Post has issued a stamp dedicated to the never-ending struggle against HIV/AIDS. From the disease onset, thirty years ago, more than 33 million people are now infected with HIV and millions of people died worldwide. Although considerable progress has been made in treatment in this area, enabling people to live longer, there is currently no cure against AIDS. Thus, information on HIV t
Sweden Post starts annual charity stamp series
Sweden Post has recently started its new annual charity stamp series. Save the Children, which is the first beneficiary, will receive its donation in January 2012. Funds raised from the sale of the stamps will be used to help children in conflict- and catastrophe-stricken countries to read and write. "We think it is wonderful that Sweden Post has decided to issue this kind of stamp. The idea that
New Montenegro stamps dedicated to nature protection
The Montenegro Post has issued two stamps dedicated to the protection of environment. The stamps feature umbrellas as the allusion on the measures we should realize to save our planet from the harmful consequences of human activities.
'Stop Aids Now' - set of stamps from Netherlands
The TNT Post has issued a set of stamps dedicated to the Stop Aids campaign which aims to make anti-retroviral drugs - often unavailable in poorer countries - universally accessible. Although treatments for AIDS and HIV can slow the course of the disease, there is no known cure or vaccine. Antiretroviral treatment reduces both the mortality and the morbidity of HIV infection, but these drugs are e
Wildlife Caring: Rescue to Release
Stamp Collecting Month 2010 is focused on wildlife caring, introducing children to the important work that an army of volunteers undertake everyday. The release of this Australian issue coincides with Wildlife Awareness Month, which aims to raise public consciousness of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Stamp Collecting Month is all about encouraging children to enjoy the fun of collecting stamp
The 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemorative Stamp
The Korean Post has issued a stamp commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. In the year 1950, the Korean peninsula was a land of misery, filled with gunfire, a land of the heartache of having to experience, amidst the war, the passing away of loving family members, brothers and friends. The 6.5 War took the precious lives of hundreds of thousands of people, making Korea a land where e
Top 10 most important stamps of 2009
Quite a lot stamps dedicated to the socially-significant events have been issued in the year 2009. Last year many Post Offices commemorated the Bicentenary of Louis Braille, creator of the alphabet for blind people. In 2009 more than 40 countries of the world issued postage stamps within the series "Preserve the Polar Regions and Glaciers". In any case during 2009 many countries dedicated their st
Top 10 most important stamps of the year 2008
FindYourStampsValue.com continues to strike the balance of the passing year. We don't want to limit ourselves with only one rating. This year was fruitful for events -- political, economical and social. So we decided to rate the most important stamps of the year marking all these special occasions. Liberian Barack Obama Stamp In November 2008, Liberia released the stamp in honor of Barack Obama'
