The amount of gold in these replicas is so small that it can't be measured. It is a layer an atom or two thick on aluminum. There is little extra value to these replicas and stamp collectors typically do not want them in their collections.
Prices for a 22kt gold Wyoming statehood replica stamp vary from $0.99 up to $15.00.
There certainly is such a thing. The gold value is almost zero as it is so thin a layer. But Elvis collectors would be interested in such a item.
The amount of gold is very small. It is a layer an atom or two thick on aluminum. There is little extra value to these replicas and stamp collectors typically do not want them in their collections.
You might get a dollar or two for it. Collectors aren't interested in such novelty items and the gold value is almost nothing.
Wel on Ebay the gold stamp can fetch about 5.00 to 12.00 dollars. But many other places will sell them from anywhere between 8.00 to 10.00 dollars. But remember that the gold stamp isn't issued by the post office but by a private company!
There is little value in these. The amount of gold is so minute, that it really doesn't add to the value.
It stands for 22kt
The value of these gold replica stamps, the ones on First Day Covers, is minimal. The amount of gold is so small that it would take thousands of them to make up an ounce of gold.
Not much I'm afraid. You can purchase them from a dealer or on eBay for about $2 per cover or even less. They have almost no real gold, such a thin layer that it would take thousands of them to get a measurable amount.
Almost nothing. These artist replicas have a layer of gold on the foil that is an atom or two thick. It is not really measurable and it would take thousands of them to make an amount worth anything. You might be able to get a $1 or two.
625 is a percentage of pure gold in the item. 62.5% = 15kt. 14kt is more popular and has a stamp of 585, which of course = 58.5%
The 22kt. "limited" edition gold cards have a low collectors value and are viewed as more of a novelty. Limited edition does not add value when there are more cards made than collectors interested in the market. These cards including the Joe Jackson card are commonly found on eBay selling for about $5.