Are any Postal Commemorative Society stamps real?

PCS Stamps & Coins, formerly known as the Postal Commemorative Society, markets a variety of heirloom collectibles. ... Products include collectibles that contain U.S. silver dollars, other historic U.S. coins, State Quarters, mint condition U.S. stamps, and U.S. paper money. They have a 30-day unconditional return policy.

1. Are postal commemorative stamps worth anything?
2. How can you tell if old stamps are real?
3. Are commemorative stamps usable?
4. Are Golden replicas of United States stamps worth any money?
5. What happens if you use fake stamps?
6. Can stamps be forged?
7. Are USPS stamps going up in 2021?
8. Can I use foreign stamps?
9. Can you use any stamps?
10. Are gold stamps real gold?
11. Are gold replica stamps real gold?

Are postal commemorative stamps worth anything?

Part of an 'instant' or manufactured collection: Sheets of stamps which are themed or marked with a commemorative inscription, marking an anniversary or event, are sold in their thousands. They are hardly ever worth anything significant unless, of course, they contain a rare stamp error.

How can you tell if old stamps are real?

The real stamp glows green. The glow of the counterfeit is more blue, showing off brighteners in the paper (which could trigger cancellation machines). The fakes even have microprinting.

Are commemorative stamps usable?

Typically, each commemorative stamp has a limited production run and is sold for only one year. Though usable as postage, commemorative stamps often are held by collectors and sold privately at auctions and on the Internet.

Are Golden replicas of United States stamps worth any money?

Gold stamps are not issued by the US government, so they are usually not limited edition as more can be produced any time. They are mass produced by private companies as replicas of collectible or rare stamps, but since they are replicas, they are not worth much beyond their novelty value.

What happens if you use fake stamps?

Manufacturing or knowingly selling fake postage stamps is a federal crime punishable by fines and/or up to five years in prison.

Can stamps be forged?

In general, philatelic fakes and forgeries are labels that look like postage stamps but have been produced to deceive or defraud. ... "We use the term "forgery" to indicate stamps produced to defraud collectors (properly known as forgeries) and to defraud stamp-issuing governments (properly known as counterfeits).

Are USPS stamps going up in 2021?

The PRC (Postal Regulatory Commission) has approved the requested changes for postal rates. The biggest change in this rate change is the cost to send a metered letter will increase by two cents, while stamp users will see a three-cent increase.

Can I use foreign stamps?

Among them are postage due stamps, special delivery stamps, special handling stamps, and certified mail stamps. ... In addition, you cannot use stamps from other countries on your U.S. mailings. You cannot use United Nations Postal Administration stamps unless you deposit the mail at U.N. headquarters in New York City.

Can you use any stamps?

All postage stamps issued by the United States since 1860 are valid for postage from any point in the United States or from any other place where U.S. Mail service operates. You may use any Denomination stamp(s) to equal the total postage affixed.

Are gold stamps real gold?

In these pieces, the gold is bonded to the surface of a base metal, and typically contain more gold than a plated piece, but still not solid gold. Gold-filled stamps may include a fraction like '1/10 10K GF,' meaning that 10% of the weight of the piece is 10 karat gold.

Are gold replica stamps real gold?

Golden Replicas of United States Stamps, Proof replicas on a gleaming surface of 22kt gold. From 1980-1981, consist of 22kt gold replica and First day of issue w/stamp, various city origin.