Which country stamps are most valuable?

The British Guiana 1c Magenta is the most valuable rare stamp in the world. In 1856, The British Guiana (now the independent nation of Guyana) post office issued the initial run of 1c magenta stamps for use in newspaper circulation.

Which countries have the most valuable postage stamps?

The worlds most valuable rare stamps

• World.
• USA.
• China.
• Great Britain.
• Germany.
• Japan.
• Russia and USSR.
• Canada.

Are United Nations stamps worth anything?

stamps vary in their value to collectors. The 1954 Human Rights stamp, one of the most popular, had a face value of 3 cents. It now sells for up to $9.50. A three-stamp block in 1955 that honored the U.N.'s 10th anniversary had a face value of 15 cents; now its value ranges from $190 to $320.

Where Can United Nations stamps be used?

United Nations stamps, in the appropriate currency, are only valid for postage when used on mail at certain United Nations offices. The three facilities that accept these stamps are the UNPA offices at: United Nations Headquarters, the Palais des Nations and Vienna International Centre.

What are United Nations stamps?

The stamps are designed to illustrate the aims and achievements of the United Nations and its family of organizations. Thus, the themes depicted on United Nations stamps are unusual in that they cover a range of global issues and problems.

Which British stamps are valuable?

The rare and valuable UK stamps and coins that could be worth a fortune

• Penny Black – potential value: £348,000. ...
• Plate 77 Penny Red – potential value: £550,000. ...
• Roses Error Stamp – potential value: £130,000. ...
• Brown Lilac Stamp – potential value: £21,000. ...
• 1937 Edward VIII Brass Threepence – potential value: £45,000.

What foreign stamps are valuable?

Most Valuable Stamps in the World

1. British Guiana 1 Cent Magenta. Value: $9.48 million.
2. Treskilling Yellow. Value: $2.3 million.
3. 1859 Sicilian Error of Color. Value: $2.6 million.
4. Mauritius Post Office Stamps. Value: $3.8 million for a pair.
5. The Whole Country Is Red. ...
6. 1918 Inverted Jenny. ...
7. Baden 9 Kreuzer Error. ...
8. Two Penny Blue. ...

What stamps are worth money in Australia?

Most valuable Australian stamps

• $289,080. Inverted Swan stamp, 1855. ...
• $142,563. 10 shilling Kangaroo & Map essay stamp, 1911. ...
• $120,000. £2 Black and Rose Kangaroo and Map stamp, 1912. ...
• ~$100,000. 1p red King George V stamp, 1914-1920. ...
• $94,875. Classic Victoria 3d blue stamp, 1850. ...
• $133,226. ...
• $62,609. ...
• $44,270.

What Chinese stamps are valuable?

The Most Valuable and Rare Stamps of China

• Red Stamp of 1969. Price Realized: $1,860,000. ...
• Red Revenue. Price Realized: $889,500. ...
• Surcharge Invert. Price Realized: $276,000. ...
• 3-Cent Red Revenue Stamp. Price Realized: $222,600. ...
• Blue-Green Surcharge Invert. ...
• Classics Inverted Stamp. ...
• Sun Yat-Sen Stamp. ...
• Red Revenue Unsurcharged Stamp.

What New Zealand stamps are valuable?

Most Valuable New Zealand Stamps. 1905 Government Life Insurance Lighthouses Without V.R. 1905 Government Life Insurance Lighthouses Without V.R. 1891 Government Life Insurance Lighthouses With V.R.

What old Australian stamps are worth money?

The Most Expensive and Valuable Stamps of Australia

• 1936 Block of 6. Price realized: £200 000. ...
• Inverted Swan. Price realized: 171,543. ...
• Essay Stamp. Price realized: 142,563. ...
• Map Stamp. Price realized: 138,000. ...
• Classic Victoria. Price realized: 94,875. ...
• 2-Penny Scarlet. Price realized: 90,520. ...
• 4-Pence Stamp. ...
• Queen Victoria Pair.

What stamps are collectors looking for?

And these are the rarest 8 U.S. stamps that collectors covet:

1. Inverted Jenny Stamp.
2. 3c George Washington Stamp. ...
3. 1c Benjamin Franklin Stamp (1868) ...
4. 24c Declaration of Independence stamp. ...
5. 1c Benjamin Franklin Stamp (1851) ...
6. 30c Shield, Eagle, and Flags Stamp. ...
7. 1c Benjamin Franklin Vertical Pair. ...
8. 15c Landing of Columbus Stamp. ...

What are the rarest US stamps?

USA 1868 1¢ Benjamin Franklin Z Grill – $3 million (£2.6m) The 1868 Benjamin Franklin Z Grill is the rarest and most valuable of all US postage stamps.

How much is a George Washington stamp worth?

The most valuable George Washington 5 cent stamp value is a 5-cent dollar with an image of George Washington on one side. Its value ranges from $0.60 to $350.05 depending on its grade and condition.

What are the 10 most valuable US stamps?

The 10 Most Valuable U.S. Stamps

• The Inverted Jenny. ...
• 1847 Issue Block of 16 of Ben Franklin. ...
• Almanac Stamp of 1765 or 1766. ...
• 'Blue Boy' Alexandria Postmaster's Provisional. ...
• 1869 Pictorials—Inverted Center Errors. ...
• 10 Memorable Moments in United Nations History.
• 10 Things You May Not Know About Jefferson Davis.

How do I know if my old stamps are valuable?

How to Determine Stamp Values

1. Identify the stamp.
2. Find out when was the stamp issued.
3. Know the stamp's age and material used.
4. Determine the centering of the design.
5. Check the stamp's gum.
6. Determine the condition of the perforations.
7. See if the stamp has been cancelled or not.
8. Find out the rarity of the stamp.

Are stamps from the 1930s worth anything?

PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME, that just because a stamp was issued in the 1930's or 1940's, it is worth a fortune. Dealers, as well as some collectors, did a lot of heavy speculation during that time period, and there are hundreds of millions of those stamps, both mint and used, with very minimal value, on the market today.

Which German stamps are valuable?

Most valuable German stamps

• $1,545,000. Baden 9 Kreuzer error stamp, 1851. ...
• $389,183. Oldenburg 1/3 Gr. ...
• $176,000. Audrey Hepburn stamp, 2001. ...
• $112,394. "Kerstfest" error stamp, 2016. ...
• $65,500. 2-mark Germania stamp with quatrefoil watermark, 1920. ...
• $60,790. 5m Kaiser Wilhelm II invert error stamp, 1905. ...
• $44,957. ...
• $30,300.

Where can I sell my stamps in Australia?

Stamps can be sold in various ways:

• Stamp dealers.
• Specialist stamp auction houses.
• Ebay.
• Stamp fairs and markets.
• Via Stamp clubs (usually only if you are a member)

Is there an app to identify stamps?

ByTime - Date Stamp app requires Android 2.1 or later. This means that you will need to have a compatible device to use it.

Is a Penny Red stamp worth anything?

How much are Penny Reds worth? With more than 21 billion Penny Reds produced and used, the truth is that they are NOT rare – and usually NOT very valuable. If you own an imperforate Penny Red stamp in good condition, expect it to be worth between 50p to £5.

How much is a blue George Washington 5 cent stamp worth?

george washington 5 cent stamp Value: $0.60 - $350.05 | MAVIN.

Are old stamps on envelopes worth anything?

A--Yes, but it depends on the stamp used and the postmark. Do not remove the stamps from the letters since collectors want the entire envelope as part of postal history. Take the letters to a stamp bourse or stamp store to get some idea of value.