Liechtenstein plunged headlong into creative crypto and NFT stamps with a surprising vigour. Liechtenstein Post has issued, as of the publication of this article,15 issues since the first in 2021. The post office has even explored releasing them on FDCs (which really should be a regular occurrence) and maxi cards. It gets a bit complex sorting out all the issues, the themes and what makes them special, and like many who are new to the field, I’m still learning the ins and outs.
With this post, I’ll include the blockchain info, a bit of history about each release and when possible, details about the artists behind the stamps all while trying to simplify everything. The first issues included various puzzles to put together, animations and sound effects. The animal series are a bit different; they are well… it’s difficult to explain. Think animals in cute clothing accessories in vibrant colours. You’ll see more when you hit December 2022, with the now famous Cat in Sunglasses issue.
When I began trying to sort and catalogue, there weren’t that many individual country stamps, so I listed them all together for the longest time. As of 2024, it’s time to set the NFTs up in the same fashion as the regular postal issues – by country. This article will build each year as new releases are issued, rather than separate posts for each year. If you are looking for a specific year, use the handy “What’s Here” at the top of the page.
If you’d like details on price tracking, official catalogue numbers etc., and a more detailed look at the blockchain world the best spot to head is Luc’s LIECH 2021 2023 – crypto-stamps.org page. He specialises in postal NFTs and spends a lot of time tracking them. Luc also has a store where you can purchase the stamps, many of which have sold out at the Post Office sites. Here, you’ll learn about the stories behind the stamps, think of it as a companion piece.
Cheers
Catpaw
2021
September 2021
Perspective 4.0
Status: Sold out
Designer: Sereina Hatt
Hatt’s first stamp design appeared in 2019 – Christmas 2019. Her big stamp design year was 2021 with 8 sets, including Liechtenstein’s first crypto.
Release date: September 6, 2021
Offset lithography with 3D holographic print
Block chain: 
Runner-up in the PostEurop Innovation Award 2021.
Available formats: single NFT stamp, FDC with cancel, Maxi card, Special edition without perforation.
Souvenir sheet with one NFT stamp
Copies: 42,000 x 4 rarities:
The Castle
Copies: 23,600 stamps
14,000 Special editions
The Knight
Copies: 14, 000
1000 special editions
The Princess
Copies: 4,300
700 special editions
The Prince
Copies: 100
100 special editions
Special edition without perforation
Copies: 3,200
June 2021
In memoriam of Princess Marie of Liechtenstein
Designer: Fabienne Dosch
This was Dosch’s first stamp for Liechtenstein.
Release date: June 7, 2022
offset with high and foil embossing on folder
Block chain:
Available formats: NFT souvenir sheet in special souvenir folder. Included is a souvenir sheet, NFT stamp that, when scanned, tells the viewer more about Princess Marie’s life and her many projects.
A regular stamp issue with FDCs, Maxis also available using Dosch’s work.
Copies: 5,000
Rarities:
The Flower
Copies: 2,500
The Heart
Copies: 1,600
The Diadem
Copies: 800
The Diamond
Copies: 100
2022
September 2022
Equality 4.1
Designer: Isabelle Gassner
Gassner is the design hand behind the majority of Liechtenstein’s crypto and NFT stamps.
Release date: September 9, 2022
offset
This issue breaks down into a series of puzzles you have to solve.
Block chain:
Available formats: single NFT stamp, FDC with cancel, Maxi card, Special edition without perforation.
Copies: 43,900
Rarities
The Castle
Copies: 23,600 stamps
2,500 Special editions
The Knight
Copies: 14, 000
1,600 special editions
The Princess
Copies: 4,300
800 special editions
The Prince
Copies: 100
100 special editions
How the puzzle looks before the pieces are put together.
Equality Special edition without perforation
Copies: 5,000
Fantastic Animal World
Fantastic Animals series
December 2022
Nr. 1 The Cat
Status: sold out
Designer: I’m unsure, but I suspect Isabella GASSNER is behind the Animals series.
Release date: December 1st, 2022
Block chain:
Copies: 3,000 copies
What is the cat wearing?
Rarities:
Pink sunglasses
Copies: 1,400
Green sunglasses
Copies: 900
Gold sunglasses
Copies: 650
Rainbow sunglasses
Copies: 50
2023
February 2023
Nr. 2 The Meerkat
Status: sold out
Designer:
Release date: February 15, 2023
Block chain:
Copies: 3,000 copies
What is the meercat wearing?
Rarities:
Turquoise necklace
Copies: 1,400
Copper necklace
Copies: 900
Silver necklace
Copies: 650
Rainbow necklace
Copies: 50
March 2023
NFT Art Edition – two pieces
Status: sold out
Beautiful Friendship
Artist: Romero Britto
Release date: March 29, 2023
Steel engraved, folder gold foil embossed
Blockchain: 
Each stamp comes with:
- The certificate of authenticity
- A numbered NFT with the original digital image of the painting by Romero Britto
- One of 1,500 sections virtually assigned to the physical painting by Romero Britto, which will be exhibited in the Liechtenstein National Museum
- One of the four differently rare digital game figures designed by Romero Britto on the theme of friendship
- A QR code with a link to the Philately Liechtenstein app, where all information on the stamp can be accessed
Own a piece of art
“Romero Britto has created a physical painting for the NFT which will be exhibited at the Liechtenstein National Museum by the end of March 2023. Each of the 1,500 NFTs is linked to a section of this original Britto painting. Buyers of the NFT will thus also be virtual owners to a section of this painting, which was created especially for this purpose. Each individual section of the painting is linked to exactly one NFT. “The owners of the stamp can then easily find out which of the 1,500 sections of the painting belongs to them. To do so, they simply have to use their mobile phone to scan the QR code next to the painting at the National Museum, and their individual section will be displayed digitally,” explains Seger.” Philately Liechtenstein presents a world novelty in stamps :: liechtenstein.li
Brazilian born, but an artist to the world, Britto is the founder of the Happy Movement.
“Brazilian-born and Miami-made, Romero has made it to the top and is considered one of the most famous and celebrated living visual artists in the globe. Britto’s appreciation of the masters Pablo Picasso, Henry Matisse, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Roy Lichtenstein influenced him to create a completely new artistic style by using vibrant, bold, and colorful patterns to reflect his optimistic view of the world around him.” https://www.liechtenstein.li/en/liechtenstein_news/philatelie-liechtenstein-stellt-briefmarken-weltneuheit-vor
Copies: 1,500 limited edition
Bridge NFT Art
Designers: Barbara Bühler (Liechtenstein) and Kurt Spirig “KUSPI” (Switzerland).
Release date: March 29, 2023
Steel engraved
Blockchain:
Copies: 1,500 limited edition
Rareties:
Little mushroom friend Willi
Copies: 800
Hearty mushroom friend Tia
Copies: 440
Tall mushroom friend Levin
Copies: 200
Mushroom princess Kira
Copies: 60
April 2023
Nr. 3 The Duck
Status: sold out
Designer:
Release date: April 4th, 2023
Blockchain:
Copies:3,600
What is the duckling wearing
Rarities:
Green bow tie
Copies: 1,700
Blue bow tie
Copies: 1,100
Pink bow tie
Copies: 750
Rainbow bow tie
Copies: 50
July 2023
Nr. 4 The Frog
Status: sold out
offset
What is Mr. Frog wearing?
Purple top hat
Copies: 2,700
Copies: 1,500
Copies: 750
Copies: 50
September 2023
Unity 4.2
Designer: Isabelle Gassner
Release date: September 4
offset
Block chain:
Copies: 35,500
Unity 4.2
Available formats: single NFT stamp, FDC with cancel, Maxi card, special editions
Rarities
The Castle
Copies: 23,500 stamps
1,400 Special editions
The Knight
Copies: 9,500
900 special editions
The Princess
Copies: 2,500
600 special editions
The Prince
Copies: 100
100 special editions
Unity Special edition without perforation
Copies: 3,000
November 2023
Nr 5 The Giraffe
Status: sold out
offset
What is the giraffe wearing?
Purple scarf
Copies: 3,450
Blue scarf
Copies: 2,00
Orange scarf
Copies: 1,000
Rainbow scarf
Copies: 50
December 2023
Nr. 6 The Rabbit
Status: sold out
offset
What is the rabbit wearing?
Copies: 3,450
Silver tiara
Copies: 2,000
Gold tiara
Copies: 1,000
Rainbow tiara
Copies: 50
2024
February 2024
Nr. 7 The Owl
Status: sold out
offset
What is owl wearing?
Rarities:
Purple toque
Copies: 3,950
Green toque
Copies: 2,000
Orange toque
Copies: 1,000
Rainbow toque
Copies: 50
April 2024
Nr. 8 The Koala
Status: sold out
offset
What is the koala wearing?
Copies: 3,950
Copies: 2,000
Copies: 1,000
Copies: 50
June
June 2024
Nr. 9 The Dog
Designer: Isabella GASSNER
Gassner has designed all of the 2024 NFTs so far.
Release date: June 6, 2024
Block chain:
4 rarities available
August
NFT Jass Cards – Mystery Packs
Release date: August 24, 2024
8,000 sets available
Each pack contains 36 Jass cards which includes 1 of 4 different crypto stamps.
The following 4 stamps are available: Rose / Acorn / Schilten / Bell
Within each set there are 4 NFT categories:
Rose Jass card
Rarities :
One flower 1,200 copies
Two flowers 500 copies
Three flowers 250 copies
Four flowers 50 copies
Rarities:
One acorn 1,200 copies
Two acorns 500 copies
Three acorns 250 copies
Four acorns 50 copies
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Schilt Jass card
One schilt 1,200 copies
Two schilt 500 copies
Three schilt 250 copies
Four schilt 50 copies
One bell 1,200 copies
Two bells 500 copies
Three bells 250 copies
Four bells 50 copies
September
Crypto Fox
1 stamp on souvenir sheet, FDC, cancel, maxi card
Designer: Isabella Hutter
Release date: September, 2, 2024
Forest Habitat
Business Fox
1 souvenir sheet, no perfs
1,700 stamps
embossed folder
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