Micronesia $8 Stamp

Micronesia $8 Stamp

In 2012, the Federated States of Micronesia issued this $8 stamp.  What is unusual is that rather than being printed on paper, it is embroidered.  This cloth stamp is quite large measuring 67 mm x 42 mm and the design is a stylized dragon in red.   The back of the stamp has a paper covering that protects the gum.  To use the stamp, you would peel away the paper exposing the gum and press the stamp onto the envelope. Image courtesy of W4 Stamps Collectibles (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micronesia-2012-MNH-Year-of-Dragon-1v-Embroidered-Stamp-Chinese-Lunar-New-Year-/271833842022)          

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