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Classics Forever
Classic US stamps
USPS issued this digital edition on 9 July 2022 on Immutable X: seven collectibles reproducing classic 19th-century US stamps — 1851 George Washington (originally 12 cents, Common, 5,800), 1861 Benjamin Franklin (originally one cent, Common, 5,800), 1860 George Washington (originally 24 cents, Uncommon, 4,800), 1851 Benjamin Franklin (originally one cent, Rare, 3,800), 1860 George Washington (originally 90 cents, Ultra Rare, 2,800), 1866 Abraham Lincoln (originally 15 cents, Ultra Rare, 2,800) and the Classics Forever Souvenir Sheet (Secret Rare, 1,800) — 27,600 NFTs in total. The 1861 Franklin 1-cent stamp (National Bank Note Company) arose from the need to create replacements after pre-Civil War stamps were demonetized.
Variants
| Variant | Variant | Mintage | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classics Forever Souvenir Sheet | 1,800 | 1 | |
| 1860 George Washington (originally 90 cents) | 2,800 | 2 | |
| 1866 Abraham Lincoln (originally 15 cents) | 2,800 | 2 | |
| 1851 Benjamin Franklin (originally one cent) | 3,800 | 3 | |
| 1860 George Washington (originally 24 cents) | 4,800 | 4 | |
| 1851 George Washington (originally 12 cents) | 5,800 | 5 | |
| 1861 Benjamin Franklin (originally one cent) | 5,800 | 5 |
USPS Classics Forever Stamp Art 2022
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | 2022-07-09 |
| Tech | VeVe / Immutable X |
| List Price | $6 USD per NFT |
USPS issued this digital edition on 9 July 2022 on Immutable X: seven collectibles reproducing classic 19th-century US stamps — 1851 George Washington (originally 12 cents, Common, 5,800), 1861 Benjamin Franklin (originally one cent, Common, 5,800), 1860 George Washington (originally 24 cents, Uncommon, 4,800), 1851 Benjamin Franklin (originally one cent, Rare, 3,800), 1860 George Washington (originally 90 cents, Ultra Rare, 2,800), 1866 Abraham Lincoln (originally 15 cents, Ultra Rare, 2,800) and the Classics Forever Souvenir Sheet (Secret Rare, 1,800) — 27,600 NFTs in total. The 1861 Franklin 1-cent stamp (National Bank Note Company) arose from the need to create replacements after pre-Civil War stamps were demonetized.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many exist?
27,600 across seven collectibles. The two Common stamps have 5,800 each, the Uncommon 4,800, the Rare 3,800 and the two Ultra Rare 2,800 each; the Classics Forever Souvenir Sheet is the Secret Rare with 1,800.
Which original stamps are reproduced?
Six classic US stamps: George Washington from 1851 (12 cents) and twice from 1860 (24 and 90 cents), Benjamin Franklin from 1851 and 1861 (one cent each) and Abraham Lincoln from 1866 (15 cents). The 1861 Franklin, printed by the National Bank Note Company, arose as a replacement after pre-Civil War stamps were demonetized.
What did it cost and where was it issued?
The list price was 6 USD per NFT. The edition was released through VeVe on Immutable X on 9 July 2022; no contract address is recorded for it.
References
- pressUSPS on VeVe Blogen