Stamps with Interactive Games

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Subcategory - Stamps with Interactive Games

Canada 2012 Beneficial Insects - Bees (3rd Series) with Microprint icons on the stamps

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Issue date 16 October 2012

Issued in honour of the 125th anniversary of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada, the souvenir sheet is aimed at young, beginning collectors.  It features the 6-legged creatures chosen to take an encore in this new souvenir sheet are the golden-eyed lacewing (Chrysopa oculata), the paper wasp (Polistes fuscatus) and margined leatherwing (Chauliognathus marginatus) on 3-cent, 4-cent and 8-cent stamps, respectively.

Special additional features have been added to the souvenir sheet to make it even more interesting to a younger audience. Microtype-sized fun icons, each one depicting a benefit performed by the insects, can be found on each stamp, along with the insect’s common name in English and French.

To encourage budding collectors to take a closer look and find the icons, the low value definitive souvenir sheet is also part of the Children’s Collecting Kit that comes with a 6x magnifying glass. 

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Multi-Sensory Stamps Sets

Category - Multi - Sensory 
Subcategory - Stamps set with different printing technology

Great Britain 2005 – Centenary of the Magic Circle - Multi -sensory Stamp set

Issue date: 15 March 2005

On a summer's day in 1905, twenty three amateur and professional magicians gathered together at London's Pinoli's Restaurant with the intention of forming a magic club. The result was the founding of The Magic Circle.  The Magic Circle today, is a premier magical society in the fascinating world of magic and illusion.


Royal Mail celebrated the Centenary of the Magic Circle with a set of 5 novelty stamps. Each stamp sought to bring a very simple magic trick to life. 

1st class - 'Heads or Tails'. The design shows a coin, and the blank centre can be scratched away to reveal either the head or reverse side. 

40p - 'Rabbit and hat'. This is an optical illusion. 

47p - 'Knotted scarf trick'. Thermographic ink on the spotted scarf will reveal a different scarf when warmed. 

69p - 'Card trick'. Another optical illusion. 

£1.12 - 'Three-cup trick'. A variation on the three-cup trick using a pyramid under one of 3 fezzes. Thermographic ink reveals which fez the pyramid is under.

Great Britain 2001 – Centenary of Noble Prize - Benham “Silk” Limited Edition First Day Cover

Issue date: 02 October 2001

Benham “Silk” First Day Cover No. 0733 of a Limited Edition of 5000. 

The Stamps issued by UK Post is a set of 6 stamps to commemorate the Nobel Prize Centenary. The Dutch Printers have used six different printing processes, one for each Nobel Prize category commemorated.

The first class stamp, denominated 1st, utilizes the intaglio, or recess, embossed printing process and features a red and blue globe commemorating economics.

The second-class issue, celebrates the Chemistry Prize, and depicts a Carbon 60 molecule. The stamp is heat sensitive, and firm pressure from a fingertip reveals an ion hidden behind the black on white design.

The E stamp, for European mail, bears an embossed Dove marking the Peace Prize.

The stamps not marked 1st, 2nd, or E bear numeric rates, but no currency designation, presumably foreshadowing the U.K.'s eventual entry into a European Economic Union.

The 40 (p), Medicine, stamp shows a green cross, which releases a Eucalyptus scent when scratched and sniffed.

The 45, airmail rate, Literature commemorative includes the micro-printed text of T.S. Eliot's The Addressing of Cats.

Finally, the 65 airmail rate, Physics, high value carries a boron molecule hologram--a technology pioneered by the British 30 years ago, but only now featured on a U.K. stamp.

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Stamps featuring Inverts

Category Sight
Subcategory - Stamps on Stamps  - Inverts

In philately, an invert error occurs when part of a postage stamp is printed upside-down. Inverts are perhaps the most spectacular of a postage stamp errors, not only because of the striking visual appearance, but because they are almost always quite rare, and highly valued by stamp collectors.

Inverted Jennies have long sold for over 100,000USD apiece, and the St. Lawrence Seaway inverts of Canada approach those numbers.

The Inverted Jenny (or Jenny Invert) is a United States postage stamp first issued on May 10 1918 in which the image of the Curtiss JN-4 airplane in the center of the design was accidentally printed upside-down; it is probably the most famous error in American philately.

Other know invert errors are
- United States - 2 cents - inverted train from the 1901 Pan-American Exposition series
- Austria - 2 kronen - inverted parliament building from the 1919    definitive series
- New Zealand - 4 pence - inverted tropical scene from the 1902 definitive series

The following are Stamps which feature the inverted stamps.

India 2012 – Philately Day Stamp showing ‘The Inverted Head 4 Annas Stamp’

Issue date 12 October 2012

India Post issued a Souvenir Sheet to mark Philately Day and to commemorate Philately. The souviner sheet marks the Indian Postal system evolution from the 'Dak Harara' (Postal Runner) to 'Airmail' and showcases two iconic stamps issued pre and post Independence era. 

The first stamp 'The Inverted Head Four Anna Stamp' was first issued in 1854 which was one of the world's first multi-colored stamp. The second stamp shows one among first three 'Jai Hind' Stamps issued post Independence. This Stamp was issued in 1947 and depicts the national emblem of India.

The Inverted Head Four Annas of India is a postage stamp prized by collectors. The 1854 first issues of India included a Four Annas value in red and blue. However, an invert error occurred during production, showing the head "upside down." This error appears not to have been discovered until many years after the stamps were issued. None of the 1870s publications mentions the Inverted Head Four Annas. The 1891 reprints provide the first conclusive evidence that the error was known.

The error was first noticed during a meeting of the Philatelic Society of London in 1874. In 1907 L.L.R. Hausburg mentioned the Inverted Head Four Annas, but he was not sure whether it came from the First or Second Printings. Mr. Séfi described this error in the West End Philatelist, January, 1912.

Qu'aiti State in the Hadhramaut, South Arabia (now a part of Republic of Yemen) 1967 STAMPEX - London, England Philatelic Exhibition

Issue date 7 April 1967

At the 1967 STAMPEX - London, England Philatelic Exhibition, the Qu'aiti State in the Hadhramaut, South Arabia (now a part of Republic of Yemen) issued 7 commemorative stamps on the famous philatelic errors.

One of the stamps of 5 fils features India - 4 annas - inverted head of Queen Victoria from the 1854 definitive series.

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Stamps with Moving Parts

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Subcategory - Stamps with moving parts

Netherlands 2012 Childrens Bookweek Miniature Sheet with Novelty Pop-up Stamps

Issue date 8 October 2012

PostNL has issued the world’s first pop-up stamps. The stamp sheet with the three-dimensional stamps on the occasion of the Children’s Book Week is a world first. The special paper architecture changes the 2D character of these two stamps into 3D after pulling out the cardboard slider.

The stamps themselves as well as the front and back of the sheetlet show illustrations of plants, animals and elements that feature in the Children’s Book Week Picture Book Hallo! These illustrations were made by Fleur van der Weel. On the part of the stamp that folds out, a bird and a butterfly are pictured taking flight, as it were. The trunk of an elephant and the neck of a giraffe are displayed in the horizontal area underneath.

France 2012 The Isenheim Altarpiece - Stamps with foldable window pane shutters

Issue date 18 June 2012

The Isenheim Altarpiece was made between 1512 and 1516 by Mr. Mathis, said GRÜNEWALD (born in Würzburg in 1475-1480 - died in Halle in 1528). The panel paintings and sculptures by Nicolas de Haguenau. The altarpiece in the chapel adjoining the Gothic cloister of the former convent of the Dominicans, today Uterlinden Museum in Colmar. Made technical mixed (tempera and oil) on panels made of narrow planks of linden meetings with sharp joints, the altarpiece is composed of a central part - the body, where the sculptures are part of Saint Augustine, Saint Anthony and Saint Jerome - fold on which two sets of shutters. 

These are the three sculptures of saints that La poste chose to illustrate the stamps that you can explore by opening the shutters of two levels of the block. Block of 3 stamps two € 1.50 and one € 2 representing the Isenheim Altarpiece.

Argentina 2011 – Copa America  (with moving triangular Stamp) Souvenir sheet

Issue date 25 June 2011. 

American Soccer Cup. Post Argentina issued three circular souvenir sheet, each with two triangular 5p stamps attached to a grommet. Sheet 1 depicts group A teams; Sheet 2 depicts group B teams and Sheet 3 features group C teams featuring the the Copa America 2011.

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Card Stamps

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Subcategory - Card Stamps

Bhutan 1994 Card Stamp

Reverse of the card stamp

Issue date 15 Aug 1994

On 15 August 1994, Bhutan Post issued 2 Credit Card Sized tear - away set of 6 stamps each.

The first set of Credit Card sized tear-away Stamp set featured the Map of Bhutan along with the Bhutan Flag.

The second set of stamps featured the Taktshang monastery along with the Bhutan Flag. Taktshang is the most famous of monasteries in Bhutan. Built in 1692 by the fourth Druk Desi, Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye, it hangs on a cliff at 3120 metres, some 700 metres above the bottom of Paro Valley. The name means "Tiger's Nest", the legend being that Padmasambhava flew there on the back of a tiger. The monastery includes seven temples and can only be reached on foot or by mule.

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Pearlescent Stamps

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Subcategory - Pearlescent Stamps / Embossed Stamps

Thailand 2012 H.M. Queen Sirikit's 80th Birthday Anniversary Commemorative Stamps (Embossed Pearlescent stamp)

Issue date 12 Aug 2012

     Her Majesty Queen Sirikit had been supporting His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in His Majesty's duties to improve the Thai people's lives and alleviate their problems continuously. Her Majesty's fame has been accepted in international level and global-renowned organizations. 

As a mark of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's 80th Birthday Anniversary on 12th August 2012, Thailand Post has issued a stamp collection which elegantly shows portrait drawings of Her Majesty the Queen at every ten years of ages for eight designs and a special design features a side portrait of Her Majesty wearing tiara embossed.

In addition, the very best of this collection is the ninth stamp depicting a side portrait of Her Majesty the Queen wearing tiara, special with pearl effect ink and embossing technique as well as 22 karat gold embossing on the stamp texts. Altogether there are 9 designs in the collection.



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Embossed Stamps


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Embossed Bronze / Copper Stamps

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Subcategory - Embossed Bronze / Copper Stamps

Thailand 2013 – Chinese Tai Sui God on Gold – Silver – Bronze foil MS

Issue date 07 Feb 2013

Tai Sui refers to Chinese deity who is respected and worshiped by Chinese around the world especially during Lunar New Year. 

According to Chinese custom practices and beliefs, the God has power to protect and help people to overcome obstacles and difficulties as well as bring good fortunes and prosperity.

According to the Chinese belief, there are together 60 Tai Sui who would, in turn, come to earth to serve and protect people who pray to the Gods for protection and tranquility.

The miniature depicts 3 Tai Sui God in Gold, Silver and Bronze foil embossed Stamp image.

Thailand 2011 - The Celebrations on the auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King's 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary 5th December 2011 Commemorative Stamps (2nd Series) – four colors on foil sheets with embossed patterns on Heptagonal Stamp

50 years of reign (1996)

WHO award

Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award

given by former UN secretary Kofi Annan

International Rice Research Award

given by the International Rice Research Institute

"Glory to the Greatest Inventor

in the year of Creativity and Innovation 2009"

WIPO Global Leader Award

by the World Intellectual Prosperity Organisation

2000 Brussels Eureka

49th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and

New Technology

Issue date 05 December 2011

When His Majesty the King turns 84 on December 5th, 2011, Thailand Post will issue three sets of postage stamps to commemorate this auspicious under the theme of "Sattamahamongkhol Bhumibol Maharaja" (Long Live the King).
Number 7 in the 7th cycle anniversary was chosen as the principle theme of the stamp designs with the stamps having a heptagon shape. It is the first time that any stamp is issued in this shape.


The theme of the second series of these commemorative stamps is "Worldwide recognition". These series come in seven designs featuring pictures of the coins and awards that different international organizations presented to His Majesty the King.

Thailand 2010 -  150th Anniversary  Royal Thai  Mint Bronze foil Embossed Stamp

Issue date:17 September 2010

The Royal Thai Mint was established in the reign of King Mongkut or Rama IV. The King considered that siam had to open itself to trade with Europeans and the country had to be improved and updated in all respects. For this reason, the production of money was modernized and coins were issued in accordance with the Western way. This was the beginning of the establishment of the Royal Thai Mint in 1860.

Design 1: Illustrating the front side of the first hand-hammered round flat coin and “Sitthikarn Mint”, the first Mint of Thailand, painted in the background 


Design 2: Illustrating the back side of the first hand-hammered round flat coin and “Royal Thai Mint”, the present Mint of Thailand, painted in the background.

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Embossed Gold - Silver Stamps

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Subcategory - Embossed Gold - Silver Stamps

Hong Kong 2013 Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals – Dragon / Snake

Issue date: 26 January 2013

Hong Kong has launched a new Lunar New Year Animals series with a sheetlet of two stamps depicting the Dragon and Snake.

The end of the Year of the Dragon ushers in a blissful Year of the Snake. In traditional Chinese culture, the Dragon is a sacred and auspicious creature which represents might and nobility, while the Snake is a symbol of fortune and longevity signifying good harvest and fertility.

Different from the last series, the Dragon stamp is hot-foiled with silver while the Snake stamp is affixed with the world’s  first-ever 22K gold-plated lace metal.

Hong Kong 2012 Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals - Rabbit / Dragon

Issue date 14 Jan  2012

At the dawn of the Lunar New Year, gold and silver symbolise wealth and jubilation. Gold and silver philatelic products have always been popular and they make prestigious gifts to relatives and friends in the Lunar New Year season.

The twelfth and final issue in the series presents the Rabbit and the Dragon. Bearing a denomination of $50 each, the two stamps are embossed and hot-foiled - the Rabbit with genuine 22-carat gold and 99.9% pure silver, and the Dragon with genuine 24-carat gold and 99.9% pure silver.A certificate of authenticity is included, making the sheetlet a unique keepsake. 

The Chinese Lunar Calendar marks the years in a twelve-year cycle, with each year of the cycle named after an animal. It is believed that people born in the Year of the Rabbit are gentle and nimble-witted, while those born in the Year of the Dragon are confident, courageous and clever.

Similar to previous issues in the series, the contrast between light and shade on the stamps accentuates the details of the Rabbit and the Dragon against their respective sienna and peacock blue backgrounds, producing a striking three-dimensional effect.  

Hong Kong 2010 Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals - Ox / Tiger

Issue date 6 Feb 2010

People born in the Year of the Tiger are said to be audacious and passionate leaders who boast the same power and courage as the formidable predator. The special stamps vividly portray these attributes through four breeds of tigers in different postures. A sheetlet with two stamps issued by Hong Kong Post featuring the ox and the tiger embossed with genuine 24-carat gold and 99.9% pure silver bearing a certificate of authenticity has been featured.

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Embossed Gold Stamps

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Subcategory - Embossed Gold Stamps

Thailand 2013 – Chinese Tai Sui God on Gold – Silver – Bronze foil MS

Issue date 07 Feb 2013

Tai Sui refers to Chinese deity who is respected and worshiped by Chinese around the world especially during Lunar New Year. 

According to Chinese custom practices and beliefs, the God has power to protect and help people to overcome obstacles and difficulties as well as bring good fortunes and prosperity.

According to the Chinese belief, there are together 60 Tai Sui who would, in turn, come to earth to serve and protect people who pray to the Gods for protection and tranquility.

The miniature depicts 3 Tai Sui God in Gold, Silver and Bronze foil embossed Stamp image.

Gibraltar 2013 Year of the Snake Gold foil Miniature sheet

Issue date 30 January 2013

High Quality Ltd folder produced by Cartor Security Printers. Limited to 2013 copies only. Folders are individually numbered. Folder contains special Gold Foil Miniature Sheet. The Gold Foil miniature sheet is only available with the purchase of the folder (cannot be bought separately)

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2013 is the Year of the Snake, beginning on February 10, 2013 and ending on January 30, 2014. The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs. It is the most enigmatic, intuitive, introspective, refined and collected of the animals signs. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve. People born in the Year of the Snake are keen and cunning, quite intelligent and wise. They are great mediators and good at business. Therefore, you should have good luck if you were born in the Year of the Snake



Malaysia 2012 – The Second Series of Malaysian Currency – Coins (Hexagonal Gold foil embossed stamps)

Issue date 16 July 2012

Malaysian Post has issued 8 hexagonal Stamps (only four from my collection while the other four are the backs of the stamps and not in my collection). Two stamps featuring the 20 Sen and 50 Sen coin are gold embossed stamps.

Thailand 2011 - The Celebrations on the auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King's 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary 5th December 2011 Commemorative Stamps (1st Series) – Gold embossed Heptagonal Stamp

Issue date 05 December 2011

When His Majesty the King turns 84 on December 5th, 2011, Thailand Post will issue three sets of postage stamps to commemorate this auspicious under the theme of "Sattamahamongkhol Bhumibol Maharaja" (Long Live the King).
Number 7 in the 7th cycle anniversary was chosen as the principle theme of the stamp designs with the stamps having a heptagon shape. It is the first time that any stamp is issued in this shape.


The stamps presents the profile of the King as featured on a commemorative coin crafted on different occasions and issued by the Treasury Department.

Bhutan 2011 Royal Wedding Kingdom of Bhutan Gold foil embossed stamp

Issue date 13 Oct 2011

Bhutan post issued a miniature sheet with gold foil embossed stamp on 13 Oct 2011 to commemorate the Royal Wedding in the Kingdom of Bhutan. 'Dragon King' Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck married Jetsun Pema in a colourful ceremony in Bhutan's ancient capital of Punakha. 

French Guinea/Guinee 2009 Stamps on Stamps  (1st postage Stamps of Poland, Italy, France and Spain)

Issue date 02 September 2009

Guinee Postal authorities issued gold foil embossed Stamps on Stamps featuring the 1st postage Stamps of Poland, Italy, France and Spain.

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