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United Nations, New York Stamps

The United Nations Headquarters in New York City is a unique entity situated on international territory within North America, though it is not a sovereign nation. As the seat of the world's foremost intergovernmental organization, its postal facility operates under the authority of the United States Postal Service but issues its own distinctive definitive and commemorative stamps for official mail.

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Issued stamps
1951–present
Region
Americas, North America
Currency
USD
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Issuer type
Modern postal administration
Part of
United States

History and background

These issues primarily feature English, reflecting the UN's working language, alongside French and occasionally Spanish, and are crucial for franking mail related to international diplomacy and administration. The postal history is defined by the organization's establishment in 1945 and its ongoing role as a global administrative hub.

Further reading: Wikipedia

Inscriptions to look for

Words printed on the stamp that point to this issuer. Search any of them in the issuer directory.

  • UNITED NATIONS
  • NATIONS UNIES
  • NEW YORK

How to identify them

  1. Look for 'UNITED NATIONS' or 'NATIONS UNIES' inscription, often with 'NEW YORK' or 'UN' abbreviation.
  2. Stamps typically feature designs related to UN themes, symbols, or headquarters buildings.
  3. Denominations are in US Dollars (cents and dollars).

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Value overview

Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.

Common stamps
$0.50–$5
Scarce stamps
$50–$500+

Most common UN New York stamps are readily available at face value or slightly above. Early issues, first day covers, and specific commemorative sets in pristine condition can command higher prices. Errors or varieties are rare and highly sought after.

Catalogs. United Nations, New York stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.

Questions about United Nations, New York stamps

United Nations, New York stamps are postage stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) for use at the UN Headquarters in New York City. Although the UN is not a sovereign nation, its postal facility operates under a special agreement, issuing its own stamps that are valid for mail posted from the UN Headquarters.

While many common United Nations, New York stamps are affordable, certain early issues, commemorative sets, and stamps in pristine condition can be valuable. Rarity, condition, and demand from collectors specializing in UN philately determine their market price. Some errors or unique postal history items can be quite valuable, ranging from $50 to over $500.

You can identify United Nations, New York stamps by looking for the inscriptions 'UNITED NATIONS' or 'NATIONS UNIES' along with 'NEW YORK' or 'UN'. The designs often depict UN symbols, the headquarters building, or themes of peace, human rights, and international cooperation. The Stamp Identifier app can suggest the issue from a photo; confirm the catalog number, and ask an expert about anything valuable.

United Nations, New York stamps are comprehensively listed in major international stamp catalogs. You can find them in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue (under 'United Nations'), the Michel catalog, and the Stanley Gibbons catalog. These catalogs provide detailed information, including issue dates, denominations, and estimated values.

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