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20 April 2018 – Personalised stamps

Personality captured by a small stamp.

This decade can on many accounts be called the “me” decade or the “look-at-me” era. In 2006, this trend had already been developing for a few years, but the launch of Facebook was like adding fuel to the fire. Taking a selfie, i.e. a self-portrait with the camera that is then uploaded to social media, has been trendy for a long time. The first personalised stamps were also introduced in 2006, and they are steadily growing in popularity.

NK 1979
NK 1979


Svalbard is one of the places where personalised stamps have become particularly popular, and the post office in Longyearbyen sells countless stamps with polar bear motifs. In Tromsø, northern lights tourism has been behind the upswing in personalised stamps. Among the companies that have their own personalised stamps, the Hurtigruten coastal steamer is one of the largest.

NK 1980
NK 1980


It is now possible to create a stamp sheet with up to 20 different motifs. Perfect for getting straight from your smart phone!

Facts

NK 1979-1980
Date of issue: 20 April 2018
Values and subjects: Personalised stamps -  Instagram pictures
NK 1979: Domestic (Kr 14.00)
NK 1980: Europe (Kr 18.00)
Artist: Kristin Slotterøy
Photos: Hege Grubben, Signe Steinnes, Hanne K. Bye (Domestic), Kristin Slotterøy, Håvard Jørstad (Domestic and Europe), Emil Brække Grønlien, Camilla K. Jensen, Anette Roksti, Jonas Brække (Europe)
Printing method: Offset
Printing house: Joh. Enschedé Security Print