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<p>[QUOTE="tommyc03, post: 2875351, member: 17665"]No U.S. stamps have ever been demonetized, meaning any and all, from their inception in the 1800's, can still be used to pay postage. Though using those before 1940 would not be a good idea.As was said above, after 1940 you might as well use them for postage although high value stamps such as the $5.00 value have collector value, especially if in block of four, plate blocks and full sheets. These I would sell to a reputable dealer, for quite a bit more than face value. This also goes for Priority and Express mail stamps. The USPS also has a special form for collectors to fill out that allows you to use other valued stamps, such as pre-sort stamps. There is no fee for this permit. But you can only use special stamps on first class mail and no other, the envelope/package they are mailed in must have the permit number on it and this mail must be presented at the origin of the P.O. that issued the permit. Come to think about it, I do believe only one U.S. coin cannot be used to pay debt, the Trade Dollar. But please correct me if I'm wrong.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="tommyc03, post: 2875351, member: 17665"]No U.S. stamps have ever been demonetized, meaning any and all, from their inception in the 1800's, can still be used to pay postage. Though using those before 1940 would not be a good idea.As was said above, after 1940 you might as well use them for postage although high value stamps such as the $5.00 value have collector value, especially if in block of four, plate blocks and full sheets. These I would sell to a reputable dealer, for quite a bit more than face value. This also goes for Priority and Express mail stamps. The USPS also has a special form for collectors to fill out that allows you to use other valued stamps, such as pre-sort stamps. There is no fee for this permit. But you can only use special stamps on first class mail and no other, the envelope/package they are mailed in must have the permit number on it and this mail must be presented at the origin of the P.O. that issued the permit. Come to think about it, I do believe only one U.S. coin cannot be used to pay debt, the Trade Dollar. But please correct me if I'm wrong.[/QUOTE]
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