Extraordinary Stamps Collection

3D Dinosaurs stamps from South Africa

In November 2009, South Africa issued ten dinosaur stamps.

With this set the South African Post Office is combining pre-history with modern technology by using the anaglyph method to create a three-dimensional effect.

This set is the first ever with a 3D effect issued by the South African Post Office.

Thanks, Gert! Really appreciated your help in obtaining these stamps sheet!

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Stamps with Diamonds

In 2010, Thailand Post kicked off "Bangkok 2010", one of the biggest stamp exhibitions in Asia-Pacific, featuring the world's first and only stamps decorated with 12 genuine diamonds weighing a total of 1.2 carats. The heart-shaped stamps had been specially made to commemorate the 60th Royal Wedding Anniversary.

Thanks Mink! Totally Love this!

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Aromatic Scratch-and-Sniff Postage Stamps Debut in Germany

At the beginning of the year 2010, Germany in an annual tradition, issued new postage stamps designed to support charities. In a new twist, however, these stamps were scratch and sniff, with customers able to choose between apple, strawberry, huckleberry and lemon scents.

The scent - which is only released upon scratching the stamp's surface - is made possible with scented oils wrapped in microscopic capsules.

Thanks Katrin! It's smell so good , I felt like eating it.. LOL