San Marino year 1965 stamps- Dinosaurs/ Complete set

San Marino issue a set of dinosaur stamps in 1965, which is considered one of the very first pictorial sets of Dinosaurs ever issued worldwide! The set features nine different dinosaurs. These stamps are popular among collectors and can be found on various online marketplaces. Their value can vary depending on their condition.

Many countries around the world have released dinosaur-themed stamps over the decades. Some notable examples include:

• The United States has issued several runs of dinosaur stamps, including the classic 1989 “Dinosaurs” stamp series and more recently in 2016 with a Tyrannosaurus Rex stamp.
• Palau issued colorful dinosaur-themed stamps in the 1990s that were very popular with topical collectors.
• Argentina released stamps in 2008 depicting dinosaur fossils and skeletons found in Patagonia.
• The Soviet Union was one of the first to depict dinosaurs on stamps with issues in the 1960s and 1980s.

Dinosaur stamps allow postal services to showcase the prehistoric reptiles in detailed illustrations and paintings. The large size and fierce looks of dinosaurs lend themselves well to striking and educational stamp designs.

Many dinosaur topical collectors try to accumulate stamps depicting all the different well-known species like Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus and others across various stamp issues and countries.

Collecting Tips:

1. Condition: Look for stamps in mint condition, with no creases or tears. Mint, never-hinged (MNH) stamps are especially prized.
2. Full Sets: Collecting the full series rather than individual stamps can be more valuable and aesthetically pleasing.
3. First Day Covers (FDCs): These are envelopes with the stamps attached and canceled on the first day of issue. FDCs are a special collectible item.
4. Stamp Albums: Store your collection in a high-quality album to protect it from damage and preserve its value.
5. Authentication: If you are buying rare or high-value stamps, consider having them authenticated by a reputable philatelic organization.