UKRAINE AT WAR

 

It’s been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine.  Most people thought the smaller nation would be defeated quickly, but here we are a year later and they are still holding strong.  Ukraine has been issuing war-themed postage stamps since the very beginning.  They inspire citizens to fight for their lives, their freedom, and the continued independence of their nation.  The stamps also raise money to fight Russia as well as ridicule Putin and increase global awareness of their struggle against tyranny.

Here are the newest Ukraine War stamps – and the first of 2023!  Take a look below to discover the stamp designs and the stories behind them...

2023 “Banksy At War” Stamps

#MFN437 Mint Single Stamp

SCOTT #3132 JUKE BOX LINERLESS

Since America’s first stamps, new experimental issues have been created to save money, prevent fraud, and more.  These stamps are a lot of fun to collect!

The USPS first tested self-adhesive stamps in 1974.  They became really popular in the 90s, so the USPS looked for ways to produce them more efficiently.  Before 1997, the stamps came on a backing paper, or liner, that they adhered to.  To cut costs, the USPS experimented with linerless self-adhesive coils.  On March 14, 1997, these new stamps were issued to test the potentially money-saving idea.  

US #3132 First U.S. Linerless Coil Stamp 1997 Juke Box

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US #3132 1997 Juke Box Linerless Coil Pair, Mint

US #3132 1997 Juke Box Plate # Coil of 3, Mint

US #3132 1997 Juke Box Plate # Coil of 5, Mint