4 Types of Stamps

Collecting stamps from all over the world is not a mere hobby; it is an undying passion for trillions of people around the world. Some people collect stamps to relive the past, after all, there is no future without the past. Each stamp has its own interesting story to tell about famous people and places, and this fact has inspired people to collect stamps no matter how much effort they have to put into it. Owning a worthy collection of stamps can earn you some real good money provided you know how to sell or swap them. Serious stamp collectors are called Philatelist and they collect stamps to understand the culture of different nations. It’s the most interesting way to study their climatic and political conditions. You can learn about the various specialties in the flora and fauna of other countries by studying their stamps. People collect both used stamps or mint stamps. There are different types of stamps, and sorting these stamps on the basis of country, culture and other diverse topics are both an interesting and educating experience.

For the significant role stamps play in the history of humanity, there are different types of stamps. We discuss four different kinds of postage stamps in this post. They are special, commemorative, health and definitive stamps.

1. Special stamps or celebration stamps need no introduction; they are used for unique occasions like Christmas, Easter and other festivals. They kind of promote the holiday spirit and can be bought at regular rates.
2. Commemorative stamps are used to commemorate a special event in history, even significant achievements and events. They are usually made in small numbers because of the definitive purpose they serve.
3. Health stamps are a bit more expensive because of the revenue generated from them, which is turned over to children’s health camps. They are widely used in places like New Zealand.
4. Definitive stamps are common types of stamps and you can get these at regular prices from the Post Office. They are not necessarily attractive like the other two because they just serve the purpose of everyday usage. Their designs have more or less remained the same for many years.

Depending on the kind of postage that you are paying, there are different types of stamps such as airmail stamps, coil stamps, military stamps and official stamps. Stamp collecting is a good hobby to develop among young school going children, because all their geography and history lessons become fun filled learning experiences, which will help them retain forever what they have learned. Others collect stamps because their antique value, pictures, colors and aesthetic appeal intrigue them.

Photo Credits: Tom BKK

Originally posted 2010-08-19 03:53:21.

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