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2. Postage stamps and postal history of Vatican City - Wikipedia

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   The first of August also saw the issuance of the first Vatican stamps (Italian stamps were used previously), in the "Conciliation" definitive series of 15 values. The low values, 5 to 75 centesmi, depicted the heraldic arms, while the higher values (80 centesmi to 10 lira) featured a full-face portrait of the reigning Pope Pius XI. [3]

3. Philatelic and Numismatic Office of the Vatican City State

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   While Vatican stamps may only be used within the Vatican City State and the quantity of euro coins is limited by treaty with Italy (the total value of all coins minted in 2002 was restricted to €310,400), [2] Vatican coins and stamps serve as an important sign of Vatican sovereignty, and their scarcity and design makes them popular with ...

4. List of most expensive philatelic items - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of the highest known prices paid for philatelic items, including stamps and covers. The current record price for a single stamp is US$9,480,000 paid for the British Guiana 1c magenta. [1] [2] This list is ordered by consumer price index inflation-adjusted value (in bold) in millions of United States dollars in 2023.

5. Gibraltar-Vatican Joint Issue - Wikipedia

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   In 2009, the Vatican and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar released a joint issue of stamps to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Gibraltar's devotion to Our Lady of Europe. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The stamps, which featured an image of the hand-carved statue of the Virgin and Child in the shrine at Europa Point, were the design of ...

6. Check Your Attic: These Stamps Are Worth Millions - AOL

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   In 1985's "Brewster's Millions," Richard Pryor's character bought a rare Inverted Jenny stamp for $1.25 million -- then he stuck it on a postcard and mailed it. ... Collecting stamps is a fun ...

7. Economy of Vatican City - Wikipedia

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   A souvenir shop on the roof of St. Peter's Basilica An ATM in Vatican City with Latin instructions. The economy of Vatican City is mainly supported financially by the sale of stamps, coins, medals, and tourist mementos as well as fees for admission to museums and publication sales. Vatican City employed 4,822 people in 2016. [1]

8. Stamp prices are falling by 2 cents, and that's bad news for ...

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   Starting April 10, stamps for 1-ounce letters will drop in price from 49 cents to 47 cents after the expiration of a 2-year agreement.

9. Twice This Year Already: Why the Cost of a Stamp Keeps Rising

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   In July 2022, the price of a Forever stamp was raised to 60 cents, and on Jan. 22, 2023, it was raised to 63 cents. As the U.S. Postal Service continues to find its way out of a $1 billion debt ...