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Animal Characters with Accessories
First Liechtenstein small-sheet series with four animals in four color variations each, December 2022 to July 2023
The Fantastic Animals series is the first small-sheet series from Philately Liechtenstein and Liechtensteinische Post AG, beginning December 2022. The series comprises four releases featuring animal characters: Cat in Sunglasses (December 2022), Meerkat (February 2023), Duck (April 2023), and Frog (July 2023). Each release appeared in four color variants. This December 2022 edition features a cat with sunglasses in four variants: Rainbow (50 pieces), Golden (650 pieces), Pink (900 pieces), and Green (1400 pieces). Total mintage: 3000 on Ethereum.
Variants
| Variant | Variant | Color | Mintage | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow sunglasses | 50 | 1 | ||
| Golden sunglasses | #FFD700 | 650 | 2 | |
| Pink sunglasses | #FFC0CB | 900 | 3 | |
| Green sunglasses | #3F8B3F | 1,400 | 4 |
Series Overview
The Fantastic Animals series comprises four crypto stamp editions issued by Liechtensteinische Post between December 2022 and July 2023. Each edition features an animal character with accessories in four color variants. This was Liechtenstein's first small-sheet crypto stamp series.
Release Schedule
The four editions were released sequentially:
- Cat in Sunglasses: December 2022 (3,000 mintage)
- Meerkat: February 2023
- Duck: April 2023
- Frog: July 2023
Each edition follows the same format: one animal design with fashion accessories (sunglasses, medallion necklaces) available in four color variations.
Cat in Sunglasses Variants
The December 2022 Cat in Sunglasses edition has a total mintage of 3,000 NFTs distributed across four variants:
- Rainbow sunglasses: 50 copies (rarest)
- Golden sunglasses: 650 copies
- Pink sunglasses: 900 copies
- Green sunglasses: 1,400 copies (most common)
The rainbow variant represents 1.67% of total mintage, while the green variant accounts for 46.67%.
Technical Implementation
The series runs on Ethereum blockchain. NFTs include animated effects and sound elements when viewed in the official app. Unlike earlier Liechtenstein editions such as Stamp 4.0 (which featured puzzle mechanics and leaderboards), the Fantastic Animals series employs a simplified activation process without game elements.
Design Attribution
The series design is attributed to Isabella Gassner, a Liechtenstein-based designer confirmed for the 2024 NFT editions. While her involvement in the 2022-2023 animal series is not explicitly documented, the visual consistency suggests common authorship. The designs employ vector art style with bold colors and anthropomorphic animal characters wearing fashion accessories.
Small-Sheet Format Innovation
According to crypto-stamps.org, the Fantastic Animals represents Liechtenstein's first small-sheet series format. This differs from previous single-stamp or single-sheet editions. The small-sheet format allows multiple stamps with thematic unity to be issued as a collection.
Subsequent Editions
Following the Cat in Sunglasses:
- Meerkat (February 2023): Features medallion necklaces in turquoise, copper, silver, and rainbow variants
- Duck (April 2023): Specific variant details not publicly documented
- Frog (July 2023): Specific variant details not publicly documented
Each maintains the four-variant structure established by the initial Cat edition.
Position in Liechtenstein Portfolio
The Fantastic Animals series represents a thematic departure from Liechtenstein's other crypto stamp editions:
- Stamp 4.0 Perspective (2019): Blockchain theme with puzzle mechanics
- Stamp 4.2 Unity (2021): Liechtenstein-Switzerland centenary with story mode
- Britto Beautiful Friendship (2022): Neo-pop art collaboration, CHF 80-150 price range
- Princess Marie (2023): Royal heritage theme, CHF 80
- Jass Cards (2024): Swiss card game cultural theme
The animal series distinguishes itself through simplified mechanics, vector art aesthetic, and serialized release structure across four themed editions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the animal series differ from other Liechtenstein editions?
The animal series has no puzzle element — unlike Stamp 4.0 and Stamp 4.2 with their puzzle worlds and game characters. As the first Liechtenstein crypto stamp series in small-sheet format, it features animated NFTs with sound effects in the app. The playful vector art style with vibrant colors and accessories like sunglasses deliberately contrasts the more serious themes of other editions. With presumably more affordable prices than premium editions like Britto or Princess Marie, the series appeals to a broader, younger audience. The designer is likely Isabella Gassner from Liechtenstein, who later designed all 2024 editions.