Are stamps from the 1960s worth anything?

Stamps may also have value if they were issued no later than about 1960, though this doesn’t mean the older the stamp, the more valuable they are. Interestingly, stamps with genuine errors of production (for example missing colours) are often worth considerably more than ‘normal’ issues.

Can I use old Christmas stamps?

Can you still use last year’s Christmas stamps? The good news is yes – Christmas stamps don’t have an expiry date. So, however long you’ve had them, you can still use them. Stamps with a monetary value don’t have an expiry date either, and can be combined to make up the value of postage required if necessary.

What was the date of the 1962 Christmas stamp?

The image is called the “Christmas Wreath and Candles” by the USPS. This is the Scott Catalogue #1205 Stamp. The stamp was issued on Nov. 1, 1962. This stamp is extremely common, and a mint copy is worth 4 cents. Here is my image of this beautiful Christmas stamp!

When did the first US Christmas stamp come out?

Caught in the grip of World War II, Hungary in 1943 issued three stamps depicting the Nativity. The first United States Christmas stamp was issued in 1962 and featured a candle and wreaths in green and red. All philatelic items featured in this post are available in the APS StampStore .

What was the largest number of Christmas stamps ever printed?

Anticipating a huge demand for the new Christmas stamp, the Department ordered 350 million printed – the largest number produced for a special stamp until that time. The green and red four-cent stamps featured a wreath, two candles, and the words “Christmas 1962”.

What’s the value of a Christmas holiday stamp?

Christmas Holiday Stamps. Since 2011, all commemorative First-Class stamps have been issued as Forever stamps. Forever stamps can always be used to mail a First-Class letter weighing up to one ounce; the value given in parentheses was the price of the stamp when first issued.

Why was the 1962 Christmas stamp so popular?

The 1962 4¢ Christmas stamp was so popular that emergency supplemental printings had to be produced using leftover paper from other stamps. Because the paper was too short side to side, some panes of 90 (instead of the normal panes of 100) were released.

When did the first Christmas stamp come out?

Most orders ship within 1-2 business days. On November 1, 1962, the US Post Office issued its first-ever Christmas stamp, starting a popular tradition that continues to this day. There’s some debate as to which country issued the first-ever Christmas stamp.

When can I use Christmas stamps?