Are Elvis Presley postage stamps worth anything?
Are Elvis Presley postage stamps worth anything?
“The factors that make a stamp valuable are rarity and scarcity, and anybody who wants the Elvis stamp can buy it locally. “But the Elvis stamp will always be worth 29 cents in postage, so you can still use it to mail your utility bill.”
When was the 29 cent Elvis Presley stamp issued?
January 8, 1993
The stamp was released on January 8, 1993, with extravagant first day of issue ceremonies at Graceland. Elvis postage stamps are the most widely publicized stamp issue in the history of the U.S. Postal Service and it is the top selling commemorative postage stamp of all time.
What is a 1993 Elvis stamp worth?
The first Elvis 29c stamp was issued in 1993 (it just says “ELVIS” on the inscription). It was reissued with the inscription “ELVIS PRESLEY” in 1994. More than 100 million were printed. They are worth 29c if used as postage.
Who was on the best selling commemorative US stamp?
The famed person who appeared on the best-selling U.S. commemorative postage stamp was Elvis Presley (1935 – 1977).
Can you still buy Elvis stamps?
The $7.84 Elvis Presley pane of 16 stamps may not be split, and the stamps may not be sold individually. The stamp will go on sale nationwide August 12, 2015….Philatelic Products.
Issue: | Elvis Presley Stamp |
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Issue Date & City: | August 12, 2015, Memphis, TN 38101 |
What year did Elvis Presley image appear on United States postage stamp?
It features Presley in a 1955 black and white photography taken by William Speer….
Elvis Presley Forever stamp | |
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Country of production | USA |
Date of production | August 12, 2015 |
Designer | Antonio Alcalá, Leslie Badani |
Commemorates | Elvis Presley |
How many Elvis stamps are there?
The $7.84 Elvis Presley pane of 16 stamps may not be split, and the stamps may not be sold individually….Philatelic Products.
Issue: | Elvis Presley Stamp |
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Overall Size (w x h): | 1.23 x 1.23 in./31.12 x 31.12 mm |
Full Pane Size (w x h): | 7.00 x 7.00 in./177.80 x 177.80 mm |
Are stamps from 1993 worth anything?
They are worth 29c if used as postage. You can’t sell them for that, though, as then you have to use 2 of them for a first class letter, or find a 21c stamp (or some combination that makes up the difference). You would be lucky to get 25c for them, and a more realistic value would be about 20c.
When were stamps 4 cents?
1958
Rates for Domestic Letters Since 1863
Effective Date | Postage in Cents, per Ounce [1] |
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July 6, 1932 | 3 |
August 1, 1958 | 4 |
January 7, 1963 | 5 |
January 7, 1968 | 6 |