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You might be surprised to find out that in some cases, a tiny sheet of sticky paper, no more than an inch or two square, could be holding the key to millions of dollars. The 21 most valuable stamps in the world are rare pieces packed with interesting history and countless mistakes.
Current Value: HK$6,100,000 (about $770,000) (price paid at auction in 2019) photo source: Wikimedia Commons. In 2019 a rare unused 1897 10¢ on 9 Candareen stamp from China sold for a record HK$6,100,000 (about $770,000). The stamp is the rarest and most valuable from the “Empress Dowager” issue.
If you are a lucky owner of a rare stamp, we will be glad to help you calculate its precise value. Below, you can see the list of rarest and most valuable stamps issued in the U.S. and all over the world.
The most sought-after stamps, such as the Inverted Jenny or the rare British Guiana 1c Magenta, can fetch astounding prices at auction or in private sales, often reaching into the millions of dollars.
These rare U.S. stamps are the most coveted amongst collectors. They're art, history, antiques, and worth life-changing amounts all in one.
These unique pieces of philatelic history hold significant historical, cultural, and monetary value. Let’s explore some of the rarest postage stamps in the world that have captured the attention of collectors and stamp enthusiasts worldwide.
Over the past few decades, the very best US stamps have appreciated dramatically, with values rising anywhere from 50% to over 1000% between 2000 and 2020. The market for rare stamps has proven resilient even in troubled economic times, drawing investors seeking tangible, portable stores of wealth.
For over 180 years, we’ve been collecting stamps, and philatelists have put a high price on the rarest of the rare stamps, from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. These are the most valuable stamps from around the world.
There are some stamps in the world that are so rare they are priceless, but what makes a stamp rare in the first place?
13 Most Valuable Postage Stamps in the U.S. and the World. These rare postage stamps from around the world can command hundreds of thousands of dollars (or even more than a million).