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Yes, first-class stamps are always valid for mailing letters within the same country, regardless of when they were purchased. However, the cost of postage may increase over time, so additional stamps may be required if the postage rate has gone up since the stamps were purchased.
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Are mint Newfoundland stamps still valid for postage in Canada?
All Newfoundland stamps are valid for postal use at their face value because they have not been demonetized (their use denied) by Canada.
Postage stamp expiration?
All stamps issued by the government since 1861 are still valid for postage.
Can old unused stamps from different years be used today or should I throw them out?
All stamps issued by the US since 1864 are still valid for postage at their face value.
What is the site FirstClass website all about?
The FirstClass website is used for social networking and collaboration. Blogging, file storage and sharing, private e-mail, calendars, and the mobile cloud are a few services offered by FirstClass.
Does USPS accept mail with a custom postage stamp?
USPS accepts all unused U.S postage stamps since 1861, these stamps are still valid and are valued at whatever price they state, however if no value is shown the the value depends on the particular stamp.
Which country does not have its name printed on the postal stamp?
Great Britain does not print their name on their postage stamps. The name of the country is not mentioned because United Kingdom was the first country in the world to start postage stamps. However, all of the postage stamps have at minimum a silhouette of the current Queen (or King).
What is the face value of the Stop family violence stamps?
Semi-postal stamps are those sold at more than their postal value, with the additional money going to the specified charity. The U.S. Postal Service has issued three semi-postal stamps and all of them are still valid as postage. The Stop Family Violence stamp was retired on December 31, 2006 and its postal value is fixed at 39¢.
Are 100 Dollar US bills dated 1999 still valid?
Yes. All US Dollar banknotes issued since 1861 are still valid.
How can I find out the value of a First class stamp from 2005 with no value on front?
Scott Numbers 3965 through 3975The non-denominated stamps from 2005 had a face value of 39 cents and are still valid for postage at that amount.Depending on the type, they can be purchased mint from .80 to $1.20 and used for about .20 cents.
Is there a specific time a postage stamp expires and would you be able to use a 37 cent stamp made in 2002?
AnswerAll US postage stamps issued since the Civil War (i.e., 1861-65) are still valid for postage at the price indicated on the stamp. So yes, you can still use a US stamp released in 2002.Special Delivery stamps are no longer valid. They never paid postage but paid for an added service that is no longer available.Here in the UK collectors often use old (1971 onwards- decimal currency) stamps for postage- I recently received a package with 20 different values from 5p to 22 1/2p on it ! All perfectly legal. Stamps are officially legal tender in the UK- you can pay a bus or train fare with them, theoretically- though I wouldn't like to try it with most of our bus drivers....
How do you find the face value of non-denominated USPS stamps?
Face value refers to the value that is printed on the face of the stamp.If you have a stamp that has no value printed on it, visit the USPS link, which provides a picture of all the non-denominated stamps and their face value. They are still valid for postage.The USPS now issues 'Forever' stamps. They are sold for whatever the current rate is for mailing 1st class stamp at the time the stamp is sold. After they are purchased, Forever stamps can always be used to mail a first class letter regardless of the future increases in cost.See Related LinkSee the Related Links for "USPS - Non-denominated Stamps" to the bottom for the answer.
How do you tell what 1st class stamps are worth when it doesn't say on the stamp with no cents?
The best way is to consult the USPS web site. They list all of the stamps issued without a value. These stamps can still be used for postage at that value, so other stamps have to be added. They can only be used for US addresses.
