Collecting Stamps/Coins

The English called them "pieces of eight" and gold "doubloons" and to this day these coins remain the archetype for treasure.

Nov 3, 2009 - Ken Aiken

Gibraltar has a long and turbulent history that is often reflected in its stamp issues a recent set highlights some old and interesting views of The Rock.

Oct 31, 2009 - John Howe

Walt Disney World participates in a circulation pilot of the 2009 U.S. Native American $1 coins to encourage consumers' use of dollar coins instead of paper bills.

Oct 23, 2009 - Debra Peterson

Thematic or topical stamp collecting is increasingly popular amongst serious philatelists and hobby stamp collectors.

Sep 24, 2009 - John Howe

Special occasions demand special stamp issues but for everyday use the common-or-garden definitive stamp is the workhorse of the worlds' postal system.

Sep 18, 2009 - John Howe

The United States Postal Service is honoring two American icons as commemorative stamps: a long-running holiday parade and a hero of the silver screen.

Sep 7, 2009 - David Chiu

Popular characters in legends and storybooks, mythical creatures have now graced British postage stamps.

Aug 24, 2009 - David Chiu

Canada Post, an official supplier of the 2010 Winter Olympics and supporter of the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team, has a colorful lineup of stamps and collectible products.

Aug 17, 2009 - Thomas Alan Gray

Those who got a taste of the Tudors by watching the popular HBO television series of the same name can now own a piece of that British royal line through stamps.

Aug 10, 2009 - David Chiu

From Howdy Doody to Dragnet, the Golden Age of Television is being honored on a sheet of 20 commemorative postage stamps on Aug. 11 in Hollywood.

Aug 2, 2009 - David Chiu

UK 20 pence pieces lacking a date on either face, which were mistakenly issued last year, are a real collectors' item and could be worth thousands of pounds.

Jul 30, 2009 - Jenni Potter

Christmas stamps are now ubiquitous and used by many to send send Christmas cards to friends and relatives. They add a decorative and festive touch to the Xmas mail.

Jul 26, 2009 - John Howe

The Isle of Man is honoring one of their own famous native sons the Bee Gees for their 50 years in music.

Jul 19, 2009 - David Chiu

Leonard Everett Fisher of Westport, Connecticut designed all four 8-cent postage stamps and executed them using the scratch board method.

Jul 3, 2009 - Marie Brannon

Stamp collections worldwide will be enhanced with Vancouver 2010 first day covers as well as a batch of colorful stamps featuring 2010 Winter Olympic Sports and mascots.

Jul 3, 2009 - Thomas Alan Gray

The recent passing of pop music icon Michael Jackson has caused a surge in his music sales. That renewed interest may also apply to stamps that feature the late singer

Jun 29, 2009 - David Chiu

Canada Post issued five commemoratives featuring "Sports of the 2010 Winter Games" highlighting curling, snowboard, freestyle skiing, bobsleigh, and ice sledge hockey.

Jun 26, 2009 - Thomas Alan Gray

Baseball is often regarded as America's favorite pastime. So it's no surprise that it is the most popular and common subject on U.S. postage stamps.

Jun 21, 2009 - David Chiu

In addition to being the two most important artists in music history, Elvis Presley and the Beatles are also the most popular subjects on postage stamps.

Jun 14, 2009 - David Chiu

Now that we're halfway through 2009, here is a list of the remaining new U.S. stamp issues to be released later in the year.

Jun 6, 2009 - David Chiu

Roadside attractions, the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, and William Hall are just some of the new issues scheduled to be released by Canada Post in 2010.

Jun 6, 2009 - David Chiu

Stamp collecting is not only a fun hobby, but also a financially rewarding one. For that you'll need to know what the current prices are in the stamp world.

May 30, 2009 - David Chiu

Bob Hope gets the ultimate tribute as the subject of a U.S. postage stamp.

May 29, 2009 - David Chiu

Sir Rowland Hill's 1840 reform of the British postal system not only introduced the Penny Black and Two Pence Blue postage stamps but also a letter sheet.

May 19, 2009 - John Howe

Steep Holm in the Bristol Channel is just under half a mile from East to West, and only a quarter of a mile wide - its highest elevation is 256 feet.

May 13, 2009 - John Howe