BT · 2022
Bhutan Post
Bhutan Post is the state postal administration of the Kingdom of Bhutan with a long tradition of stamp innovation since 1962. As the second Stampsdaq client worldwide, Bhutan Post launched on 20 September 2022 with the crypto stamp series 12 Deeds of Lord Buddha. Also in 2022 came World Cup History (21 designs, 12,600 NFTs), on sale on Stampsdaq no later than 8 November 2022. Four editions followed in 2023: Paro Taktshang (February), Traditional Musical Instruments featuring the dranyen lute (June), Four Mythical Animals (October), and Six Elements of Longevity (December). Technical partner is Stampsdaq Estonia.
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- Founded
- 1962
- First crypto stamp
- 2022-09-20
- Country
- BT
- Blockchains
- polygon
- Official website
- www.bhutanpost.bt
- Crypto stamp platform
- stampsdaq.com
Bhutan Post in the Crypto Stamp Ecosystem
Bhutan Post is state postal administration of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Long innovation tradition (3D stamps 1967, silk 1969, talking stamps 1972, CD-ROM 2008). In the crypto stamp space: second Stampsdaq client worldwide.
Core Data
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch | 2022 (Stampsdaq #2) |
| Tech partner | Stampsdaq Estonia OU |
| Platform | stampsdaq.com |
| Edition | Traditional Musical Instruments |
| Theme | Dranyen (traditional lute) |
| Region | South Asia (only Asian Stampsdaq client) |
Innovation Tradition (1962+)
Bhutan Post has a long history of experimental stamps:
| Year | Innovation |
|---|---|
| 1962 | First stamps (Postal Runner, Crest, Wild Yak) |
| 1967 | First 3D stamps worldwide (Space Exploration) |
| 1969 | Silk stamps (Religious Banner) |
| 1969 | Steel foil stamps |
| 1972 | Talking stamps (33 1⁄3 rpm vinyl records!) |
| 2008 | CD-ROM stamps (100 years monarchy) |
| 2022 | Crypto stamps (Stampsdaq) |
Pioneer Maker: Burt Todd
Burt Todd (1924-2006), American Pittsburgh businessman, was architect of Bhutanese stamp innovations:
- First American in Bhutan (1951)
- Adviser to Bhutanese royal family
- Setup Bhutan Stamp Agency in Nassau, Bahamas
- Pioneer of unusual designs (3D, silk, talking)
After Todd's departure in 1972, IGPC became main distributor — with Disney/Olympic themes. 1996: Bhutan Postal Corporation takes over own stamp production. 2022: Stampsdaq crypto stamps.
Theme: Traditional Musical Instruments
The Stampsdaq edition celebrates traditional Bhutanese music:
- Dranyen: traditional lute of Bhutan (main motif)
- Other Bhutanese instruments
- Tibet-Buddhist musical heritage
World Cup History (2022)
World Cup History is a series of 21 NFT stamps sold as packs on Stampsdaq. Each design is dedicated to one FIFA World Cup, from Uruguay 1930 to Russia 2018, and shows the stadium where its final was played:
- 21 designs, each as 500 Rare + 100 Super Rare tokens — 12,600 NFTs in total
- Polygon, on the shared Stampsdaq contract (no contract of its own)
- Design developed with the Portuguese company Unidesign
- Official release date not published; on sale no later than 8 November 2022
Significance in the Wiki
- Second Stampsdaq client worldwide
- Only Asian Stampsdaq client
- Long stamp innovation tradition (tradition + crypto)
- Traditional music theme as cultural tribute
- Burt Todd legacy (pioneer of unusual stamps)
Editions by this issuer
| Issued | Edition | Edition | ISO | Chain | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-17 | The Six Elements of Longevity | BT | mainstream | ||
| 2023-10-09 | The Four Mythical Animals | BT | mainstream | ||
| 2023-06-04 | Traditional Musical Instruments of Bhutan | BT | mainstream | ||
| 2023-02-23 | Bhutan Post Crypto stamp 2023 – Taktshang | BT | mainstream | ||
| 2022-11-08 | World Cup History | BT | mainstream | ||
| 2022-09-20 | The 12 Deeds of Lord Buddha | BT | mainstream |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Bhutan Post issue its first crypto stamp?
On 2022-09-20, with 12 Deeds of Lord Buddha. Bhutan Post was the second Stampsdaq client worldwide.
Which Bhutan Post editions are catalogued?
Six: 12 Deeds of Lord Buddha and World Cup History from 2022, followed in 2023 by Paro Taktshang, Traditional Musical Instruments, Four Mythical Animals and Six Elements of Longevity.
Which platform and blockchain does Bhutan Post use?
All editions were sold on stampsdaq.com and run on Polygon; the technical partner is Stampsdaq Estonia. Images of Bhutan Post issues are not shown here while the image permission is pending.
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