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Mortadelo
Mortadelo, the iconic disguise master of Spanish comic tradition. Physical stamp shows Mortadelo in standard outfit. Digital twin (NFT) shows one of 5 randomly assigned Mortadelo disfraces from the most iconic Mortadelo y Filemón volumes: El sulfato atómico (1969), Barcelona '92 (1991), Llegó el euro, Mortadelo de la Mancha, Mundial de Baloncesto. Tech: Polygon ERC-1155 NFT.
Correos issued Spain's first crypto stamp on 11 July 2024 — Criptosello Mortadelo, marking the first anniversary of Francisco Ibáñez's death (died 15 July 2023). The physical stamp shows Mortadelo in his standard outfit, while the digital twin (Polygon ERC-1155 NFT) displays one of five randomly assigned disfraces from notable Mortadelo y Filemón volumes: El sulfato atómico (1969, the series' first long story), Barcelona '92, Llegó el euro, Mortadelo de la Mancha, and Mundial de Baloncesto. The 30,000 total mintage distributes with decreasing frequency: 12,000 (Mundial de Baloncesto), 9,000 (Mortadelo de la Mancha), 4,500 (Llegó el euro), 3,000 (Barcelona '92), and 1,500 (El sulfato atómico). The launch took place at Correos headquarters in Barcelona.
About Spain Criptosello Mortadelo (2024)
First crypto stamp of Spain — tribute to Francisco Ibáñez (1934-2023), launched 11.07.2024 on 1st anniversary of his death.
Core Data
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Issue date | 11.07.2024 (1st anniversary Ibáñez death) |
| Theme | Mortadelo & his disfraces |
| Mintage | 30,000 |
| Face value | €9.95 |
| Tech | Polygon ERC-1155 |
| Platform | criptosello.correos.es |
| Launch | Barcelona Correos HQ |
Decreasing Rarity (Cultural-Historical Hierarchy)
| # | Disfraz | Mintage | % | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mundial de Baloncesto | 12,000 | 40% | Most modern story |
| 2 | Mortadelo de la Mancha | 9,000 | 30% | Don Quijote tribute |
| 3 | Llegó el euro | 4,500 | 15% | Euro introduction (~2002) |
| 4 | Barcelona '92 | 3,000 | 10% | Olympics 1992 |
| 5 | El sulfato atómico | 1,500 | 5% | 1969 — first long story |
Hierarchy logic: older = rarer = more valuable. "El sulfato atómico" as first long Mortadelo y Filemón story (1969) is culturally-historically most important variant and thus rarest.
Activation Workflow
- Buy stamp on market.correos.es (TUSELLO product line)
- Reveal sticker on back (read code)
- Scan QR code on front → criptosello.correos.es
- Connect wallet (MetaMask or other Polygon-compatible)
- NFT transfer (first transfer free)
- Gemelo digital visible with random disfraz
ERC-1155 Multi-Token
Instead of ERC-721 (each NFT = unique smart contract), Correos chose ERC-1155 (multi-token):
- Multiple NFT IDs in one smart contract
- More efficient batch operations
- Lower gas costs for collector activations
- Tech cluster with Poczta Polska (PL)
Collector Strategy
- 5 different disfraces enable complete-the-set collecting
- Trade mechanics possible (NFTs transferable)
- "El sulfato atómico" as premium collector item
- Original price €9.95 (~$11) makes edition accessible
Significance in the Wiki
- First Spanish crypto stamp
- Cultural tribute as theme (Ibáñez/Mortadelo)
- ERC-1155 standard (instead of usual ERC-721)
- Decreasing rarity with cultural-historical hierarchy
- Cultural anniversary drop strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there 5 different Mortadelo disfraces?
Mortadelo is famous for his countless disguises (disfraces) — a central comedy mechanic of the Mortadelo y Filemón stories. The 5 selected disfraces come from culturally significant volumes: El sulfato atómico (1969) as the first long story, Barcelona 92 as Olympic tribute, Llegó el euro for the Euro introduction, Mortadelo de la Mancha as Don Quijote tribute, and Mundial de Baloncesto as sports story. The decreasing rarity reflects this cultural hierarchy — older editions are rarer and more valuable.
References
- officialCriptosello Mortadelo Officiales
- communityCriptosellos On-Chain Analysises