Do Australian postage stamps expire?
Postage stamps that are valid for postage in Australia at the current time are those: Inscribed “Australia”, from 14/02/1966 to current. Inscribed “Australian Antarctic Territory”, from 28/09/1966 to current. Inscribed “Christmas Island Australia”, from 4/03/1994 to current.
Which Australian stamps are valuable?
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.
How can you tell if a stamp is Australian?
In specialist catalogues you will need to identify your stamp’s watermark, its perforations, and overprints (if any). That way you can accurately identify it. It is not always easy to identify a rare variety of a stamp and this is why it is advisable to seek assistance – your local stamp club is a good starting point.
Where can I sell my Australian stamps?
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)
Can I redeem old stamps?
You can use them any time. Any combination of stamps may be used in meeting the postage requirements. You may think it looks “tacky” to have a variety of stamps on your envelope, but the Post Office encourages you to utilize all the stamps you have.
Do old stamps expire?
No, U.S. postage never expires; you can use existing stamps indefinitely. All postage stamps issued by the United States since 1860 are valid for postage from any point in the United States or from any other place where U.S. Mail service operates.
Where can I find the value of old postage stamps?
Auction sites, stamp dealer sites, stamp forum sites, and stamp sites put up by stamp collectors and enthusiasts can easily be found online and these can give you an idea of the current market price of a particular stamp. You can easily and quickly find stamp values at StampWorld.com.
How can I identify and value my stamps?
How to Determine a Stamp’s Value
- The color: The color of the stamp should be bright.
- The cancellation: For a used stamp, the lighter the cancellation, the better.
- Centering: Is the stamp centered inside the white perforation border?
- The paper: The stamp should not be torn or damaged.