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Giraffe with scarf

Part 5 of Liechtenstein's Fantastic Animals small-sheet series — the giraffe in four scarf colour variants, 9 November 2023. Mintage 6,500.

The Fantastic Animals series by Liechtensteinische Post AG and Philately Liechtenstein continues with Part 5, the Giraffe (The Giraffe). This 9 November 2023 edition shows the giraffe wearing a scarf in four colour variants: Rainbow (50), Orange (1,000), Blue (2,000), Violet (3,450). Total mintage 6,500 on Ethereum. Sale price CHF 9.00.

Variants

VariantVariantColorMintageRarity
Rainbow scarf501
Orange scarf#E8862A1,0002
Blue scarf#4169E12,0003
Violet scarf#8A2BE23,4504

Series Overview

The Fantastic Animals series is Liechtenstein's first small-sheet crypto stamp series, issued by Liechtensteinische Post AG and Philately Liechtenstein from December 2022 onward. Each release features an animal character with accessories in four colour variants. This page covers Part 5: the Giraffe (The Giraffe).

This Edition

The Giraffe edition was released on 9 November 2023 with a total mintage of 6,500 NFTs. The giraffe character wears a scarf in four colours. Sale price: CHF 9.00.

Colour Variants

  • Rainbow scarf: 50 (0.77%) (rarest)
  • Orange scarf: 1,000 (15.4%)
  • Blue scarf: 2,000 (30.8%)
  • Violet scarf: 3,450 (53.1%) (most common)

Technical Implementation

The series is anchored on Ethereum. The early Fantastic Animals releases, however, use blockchain verification (OriginStamp / Bitcoin-anchored timestamp) rather than a tradeable ERC NFT — authenticity is proven via a hash, not a transferable on-chain token. In the official app the NFTs show animated effects and sound elements.

Design Attribution

The series design is attributed to Isabella Gassner, a Liechtenstein-based designer confirmed for the 2024 NFT editions. Her involvement in the 2022–2023 animal series is not explicitly documented; the visual consistency suggests common authorship. Vector art style with bold colours and fashion accessories.

Position in Liechtenstein Portfolio

The Fantastic Animals series stands apart from Liechtenstein's other crypto stamp editions through its simplified mechanics (no puzzle/game element), vector art aesthetic and serialised release structure — compared with Stamp 4.0 Perspective (2019), Stamp 4.2 Unity (2021), Britto Beautiful Friendship (2022) and Princess Marie (2023).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Giraffe crypto stamps were issued?

A total of 6,500 pieces across four scarf colour variants (Rainbow 50, Orange 1,000, Blue 2,000, Violet 3,450). The rainbow variant (50 pieces) is the rarest. Sale price CHF 9.00.

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