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Welcome to DCStamps, a website designed as a resource for stamp and banknote collectors of countries which no longer exist — often defined as a “dead country”. According to Linn's Stamp News, the definition of a dead country is “any area that has ceased existence and no longer produces postage stamps”.

1. Can I use old international stamps?
2. Do international stamps exist?
3. Are Cancelled foreign stamps worth anything?
4. Are stamps invalid?
5. Can I use 3 Forever stamps for international mail?
6. Can stamps be used anywhere?
7. Why Are Forever stamps crossed out?
8. What is a global Forever stamp?
9. What country has the rarest stamps?
10. Does anyone still collect used stamps?
11. Does anyone still collect stamps?
12. Are Chinese stamps valuable?
13. How much is a George Washington stamp worth?
14. What is the most rarest stamp in the world?

Can I use old international stamps?

Short answer: no, they never expire, even though postage rates are increasing in 2020! They are valid forever as long as they can be validated as legitimate postage. This means if you put an old stamp that looks stained and ratty on a letter with tape, it will likely be rejected.

Do international stamps exist?

Affordable International Mailing

Send 1 oz letters or postcards around the world with one Global Forever^® stamp, which currently costs $1.30 and never expires, even if the postage price goes up. For large envelopes (flats) up to 15.994 oz, postage prices vary based on weight and destination.

Are Cancelled foreign stamps worth anything?

Cancelled stamps do have value but it is usually far less than stamps without cancellation marks on them. The value attached to a cancelled stamp will depend on the stamp's rarity and desirability for collecting. Generally, the heavier the cancellation mark, the lower the stamp's value and it will get a "poor" grade.

Are stamps invalid?

Though until that date, all stamps already in circulation are completely valid. One off commemorative stamps will not be barcoded and continue to appear as they do. Each new stamp will have a digital counterpart with its unique code, this will make for higher mail security in the future.

Can I use 3 Forever stamps for international mail?

While you can use 3 Forever Stamps, it's not recommended. At the current rate, Forever Stamps cost $0.58 each, and international postage is $1.30. That means you'd need 3 Forever Stamps to have enough postage for your international letter. In this scenario, you'd be paying $1.74 to mail something that only costs $1.30.

Can stamps be used anywhere?

Global Forever stamps can be used to mail a postcard or 1-ounce letter-size mailpiece anywhere in the world.

Why Are Forever stamps crossed out?

Why is forever crossed out on stamp? Answer: That is simply for digital images only, to prevent counterfeiting. The actual stamps don't have the word crossed out.

What is a global Forever stamp?

Global Forever stamp can be used to mail a one-ounce letter to any country to which First-Class Mail International service is available. Valid for first class postage at current rate (1.30 per stamp as of 2021) May include Chrysanthemum (pink stamp) or Poinsettia (red stamp) Global Forever Stamps.

What country has the rarest stamps?

The world's rarest stamp is returning to Britain permanently for the first time in 143 years. The British Guiana 1c Magenta (1856), which has been described as “the Mona Lisa of the stamp world”, was bought for $8.3m (£6.2m) by the rare stamp dealer Stanley Gibbons at auction last month.

Does anyone still collect used stamps?

Many charities accept donations of used stamps. These need to be trimmed with a 1cm border usually, and you can either drop them off in one of the charity's shops or post them to the charity in an envelope. Some charities provide pre-paid envelopes for your stamps and some expect you to pay the postage yourself.

Does anyone still collect stamps?

Today, more than 5 million people in the U.S. alone collect, preserve, and trade or sell stamps.

Are Chinese stamps valuable?

Most Chinese stamps are not worth much and sell at a large discount to catalog value(CV). This discount varies tremendously from stamp to stamp, but on average high-value Chinese Stamps sell for 30-60% of catalog value. This is just a general rule of thumb and there are lots of exceptions.

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 is the most rarest stamp in the world?

In the 21st century, the British Guiana one-cent Black on Magenta postage stamp is known by many stamp collectors and philatelists as the world's rarest, most famous and most valuable stamp. It is considered a rare stamp that was issued in British Guiana (known today as Guyana) during 1856 in very limited numbers.