Golden Stamps Related to Collecting

The coins and notes pictured on this golden U. S. stamp underscore the popularity of numismatics, the study and collecting of coins, tokens, medals, and similar objects, as well as paper money. Derived from the Greek nomisma, meaning “currency” or “custom”, numismatics is one of the oldest hobbies in the world. The first recorded collections were those of the Italian Renaissance princes and nobles. A number of authoritative catalogs and handbooks are now available to aid today’s collectors. In addition, other scholarly material is published by specialized numismatic clubs in many countries.

This stamp was first issued by The Postal Commemorative Society on August 13, 1991. The stamp was designed by Jack Ruther of Washington, D. C.

You will receive an envelope that includes the gold stamp along with a canceled postage stamp. It addition, you will receive an information card with facts as to why this Commencement stamp was created.