Oh, what a delightful treasure you have! You can display those golden replicas of US stamps in a beautiful frame or shadow box to showcase their unique beauty. They would make a lovely addition to your home decor, sparking joy and conversation for all who see them. Remember, there are no mistakes, just happy little accidents in how you choose to enjoy and share these special pieces.
There is very little value to these replicas. It is a layer an atom or two thick on aluminum. There is little extra value to these replicas and stamp collectors typically do not want them in their collections.
They are embossed with the image of the appropriate stamp. They are created with a very thin layer of gold, only an atom or two thick. They have minimal value and you purchase them for a $1 or two.
22 kt gold border saucer & cup
22 cents
The value is negligible. The gold is only a layer an atom or two thick on aluminum. There is little extra value to these replicas and stamp collectors typically do not want them in their collections. You could probably sell it for about $50 through an online auction.
22 stamps
Virgie has 266. Tessie has 96. 266+22=288 288/3=96
Pretty much nothing. You can purchase them from a dealer or on eBay for about $2 per cover or even less. They have almost no real gold, such a thin layer that it would take thousands of them to get a measurable amount.
18 8cent stamps and 22 3cent stamps
24 carat gold is 100% gold. Thus, 22 carat gold is 22/24 gold, or 91.6667% pure gold.
22 carat gold contain 91,66 % gold.
First class stamps were 22 cents in 1986. A post card would cost 14 cents.