Young Island Stamps
Young Island is a remote, uninhabited volcanic island located in the South Pacific Ocean, geographically part of the broader Polynesian region. As an overseas territory of France, its postal history falls under the administration of the French postal service, often utilizing issues designated for the French Southern and Antarctic Lands or specific Pacific territories.
- Issued stamps
- 2006–2019
- Region
- Oceania, Polynesia
- Currency
- XPF
- Languages
- French
- Issuer type
- Modern postal administration
- Part of
- France
About Young Island stamps
Stamps generally feature French language and utilize the CFP franc (Franc Pacifique) currency. The island's remote status means its postal issues are primarily administrative or commemorative, reflecting its status as an outlying French possession.
How to identify Young Island stamps
- Look for 'Young Island' or 'Île Jeune' inscriptions, often alongside 'République Française' or 'Territoires Français d'Outre-Mer'.
- Stamps will typically feature French language and denominations in CFP franc (XPF).
Popular series
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Local Fauna and Flora
2006-2010
Stamps depicting the unique, albeit limited, biodiversity of the remote island.
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French Overseas Territories
2011-2015
Issues celebrating the connection to France and its other overseas possessions.
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Navigational History
2016-2019
Commemorative stamps honoring explorers and maritime history relevant to the Pacific.
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
- €10–€50+
Stamps from Young Island are generally considered modern issues with limited print runs. Common issues are affordable, while complete sets or specific commemorative issues, especially those with lower circulation, can fetch higher prices. Their value is often tied to their appeal to collectors of French overseas territories.
Catalogs. Young Island 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 Young Island stamps
Young Island stamps are philatelic issues administered by the French postal service for the remote, uninhabited volcanic island of Young Island, an overseas territory of France in the South Pacific. They often share design elements or are part of series issued for the French Southern and Antarctic Lands or other Pacific territories.
While not among the most valuable stamps globally, certain Young Island stamps, especially complete sets, first-day covers, or specific commemorative issues with lower print runs, can hold moderate value for collectors. Common issues are generally affordable, ranging from €0.50 to €5, while rarer items might fetch €10 to €50 or more.
To identify Young Island stamps, look for inscriptions such as 'Young Island' or 'Île Jeune', often accompanied by 'République Française' or 'Territoires Français d'Outre-Mer'. The currency will be in CFP franc (XPF), and the language will be French. For a first lead, photograph the stamp in the Stamp Identifier app, then confirm the catalog number; valuable stamps deserve an expert opinion.
Young Island stamps are typically listed in major international stamp catalogs such as Scott, Michel, and Stanley Gibbons, usually under the broader categories of French Overseas Territories or French Southern and Antarctic Lands, given their administrative connection to France.
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