Category Archives: Holograms on stamps

Hologram Stamps: A Fascinating Blend of Science and Philately

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Hologram Stamps: A Fascinating Blend of Science and Philately (Featuring a New 2026 Book Release) There is something truly mesmerizing about hologram stamps. Unlike traditional postage stamps, hologram stamps interact with light, shifting colors and reflections as you move them. They feel alive. For collectors like us, they represent a perfect intersection between art, science, and innovation. And recently, I had the pleasure of learning about a newly updated book that dives deep into this fascinating topic. A New Reference Book … Continue reading →

Happy Halloween to Stamp Collectors

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Happy Spooky Halloween Dear Stamp Collectors! I love all scottish related so it is fun to recall that Halloween actually originates from Scotland. Back then it was called Samhain,  a Gaelic and Pagan commemoration of the end of the harvest season. The belief was that the link between the living and those who had passed on was heightened, and that the ghosts of the deceased could mingle with the living. Samhain figured into the adventures of mythological celtic hero Fionn mac … Continue reading →

UPU International Reply Coupons with Holograms

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UPU International Reply Coupons with Holograms There are more than one hundred (100 +) countries in the world that sells International Reply Coupon I was surprised that my small town post office had some in stock! Below are mint copies of IRC and postmarked ones. These International Reply Coupons fits perfectly well inside a topical Holograms on Stamps collection.  Even though the coupon per say, is not a stamp, it is definitely a philatelic piece of great interest. Notice the UPU emblem in the hologram. The UPU … Continue reading →