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Liechtenstein Cryptos and NFTs full catalogue

by | Jun 6, 2024

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: Dynamic element logo https://originstamp.com/

Runner-up in the PostEurop Innovation Award 2021.

Available formats: single NFT stamp, FDC with cancel, Maxi card, Special edition without perforation.

Briefmarke 4.0
Liechtenstein Cryptos and NFTs

Souvenir sheet with one NFT stamp
Copies: 42,000 x 4 rarities:

The Castle
Copies: 23,600 stamps
14,000 Special editions
NFT-CASTLE

The Knight
Copies: 14, 000
1000 special editions 
NFT-THE-KNI

The Princess
Copies: 4,300
700 special editions 
NFT-PRICESS

The Prince
Copies: 100
100 special editions
NFT-Prince 

liech-4.0-3 FDC liech-4.0-3 Maxi card 

Special edition without perforation

liech-4.0-3 souvenir liech-4.0-3 souvenir

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: Dynamic element logo https://originstamp.com/

Princess Marie died August 2021. Born Countess Marie-Aglaé Bonaventura Theresia Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau in Prague in 1940,

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. 

First day cancel 

 Countess Marie-Aglaé Bonaventura Theresia Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau in Prague in 1940,

Souveinr foldier

Copies: 5,000
Rarities: 
The Flower 
Copies: 2,500
The Flower 
Copies: 2,500

The Heart
Copies: 1,600  
The Heart
Copies: 1,600  

The Diadem 
Copies: 800
The Diadem 
Copies: 800

The Diamond 
Copies: 100
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: Dynamic element logo https://originstamp.com/

Available formats: single NFT stamp, FDC with cancel, Maxi card, Special edition without perforation.

 Equality 4.1

Status: Sold out


Designer: Isabelle Gassner 

Copies: 43,900
Rarities 
The Castle
Copies: 23,600 stamps
2,500 Special editions 
NFT-CASTLE

The Knight
Copies: 14, 000
1,600 special editions  
NFT-THE-KNI

The Princess
Copies: 4,300
800 special editions  
NFT-PRICESS

The Prince
Copies: 100
100 special editions
NFT-Prince  

How the puzzle looks before the pieces are put together. 

Liechtenstein puzzle image  Liechtenstein puzzle image

Equality 4.1

Status: Sold out


Designer: Isabelle Gassner   Equality 4.1

Status: Sold out


Designer: Isabelle Gassner

Equality Special edition without perforation

Copies: 5,000

Equality 4.1

Status: Sold out


Designer: Isabelle Gassner Equality 4.1

Status: Sold out


Designer: Isabelle Gassner


Fantastic Animal World

Fantastic Animals series

This multi-issue, multi-year series features fun animals wearing different pieces of clothing. Each issue comes are a number of rarities showing clothing in a different, vibrant colour. The first in the series was the very popular Cat who came with 4 different sunglasses from green to rainbow.

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: Dynamic element logo https://originstamp.com/

Copies: 3,000 copies

What is the cat wearing?

The first Fantastic Animal is, fittingly, a cat with sunglasses. You can get this fine feline in green, pink, gold and rainbow glasses.

The Cat Nr 1

Rarities: 
Pink sunglasses
Copies: 1,400
Pink sunglasses
Copies: 1,400



Green sunglasses
Copies: 900

Gold sunglasses
Copies: 650

Rainbow sunglasses
Copies: 50

Green sunglasses
Copies: 900
Pink sunglasses
Copies: 1,400



Green sunglasses
Copies: 900

Gold sunglasses
Copies: 650

Rainbow sunglasses
Copies: 50

Gold sunglasses
Copies: 650
Pink sunglasses
Copies: 1,400



Green sunglasses
Copies: 900

Gold sunglasses
Copies: 650

Rainbow sunglasses
Copies: 50

Rainbow sunglasses
Copies: 50
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: Dynamic element logo https://originstamp.com/

Copies: 3,000 copies

What is the meercat wearing?

The meercat is rocking a series of colourful medallion necklaces in turquoise, copper, silver and rainbow.

Meercat Nr 2

Rarities: 
Turquoise necklace
Copies: 1,400
Turquoise necklace
Copies: 1,400

Copper necklace
Copies: 900 
Copper necklace

Silver necklace 
Copies: 650
Silver necklace 
Copies: 650

Rainbow necklace  
Copies: 50 
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: originstamps dynamicelementsmartstamp

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

This was an innovative take on NFT ownership. Each purchase gave the buyer a piece of an original Britto artwork. 

“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

Beautiful Friendship 
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: originstamps dynamicelementsmartstamp

223.02.22 2 gr
Copies: 1,500 limited edition

Rareties:
Little mushroom friend Willi
Copies: 800
nft-a1

Hearty mushroom friend Tia
Copies: 440
nft-a2

Tall mushroom friend Levin 
Copies: 200
nft-a3

Mushroom princess Kira
Copies: 60
nft-a4


April 2023

Nr. 3 The Duck

Status: sold out 

Designer:
Release date: April 4th, 2023

Blockchain: originstampsdynamicelement

Copies:3,600

What is the duckling wearing

The duck looks like it’s getting ready for its first date. Bow ties come in green, blue, pink and rainbow.

Nr. 3 The Duck

Rarities: 
Green bow tie
Copies: 1,700
green bowtie

Blue bow tie
Copies: 1,100
blue bowtie

Pink bow tie
Copies: 750
pint bowtie

Rainbow bow tie
Copies: 50
Rainbow bowtie


July 2023

Nr. 4 The Frog

Status: sold out

Designer: Isabella GASSNER
Release date: July 7, 2023  
offset
Blockchain: originstampsdynamicelement
 
Copies: 5,000
 

What is Mr. Frog wearing?

A frog he would a-wooing go, Heigh ho! …So off he marched with his opera hat, … This time Mr Frog is off wearing purple, blue, yellow and rainbow top hats, or as they were once called opera hats.
 
Crypto stamp the Frog
 
Rarities: 
Purple top hat
Copies: 2,700
FROG-PURPLE
Blue top hat
Copies: 1,500
Yellow top hat
Copies: 750
yellow-hat
Rainbow top hat
Copies: 50
FROG-RAINBOW
 

September 2023

Unity 4.2

Designer: Isabelle Gassner
Release date: September 4
offset

Block chain: Dynamic element logo https://originstamp.com/

Copies: 35,500 

Unity 4.2

Celebrates the 100th anniversary of a joint customs treaty between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. This is a bit of a quirky NFT featuring stories and games once scanned as well as telling the story of the Duck Race: “annual duck race on Swiss National Day, how it came about that 80 Liechtenstein soldiers went to war in 1861 and 81 men returned, or how Prince Franz Josef II managed to ensure that Liechtenstein was spared the horrors of the Second World War through diplomacy.”

Available formats: single NFT stamp, FDC with cancel, Maxi card, special editions

Stamp 4.2 - Blockchain Technology

Rarities 
The Castle
Copies: 23,500 stamps
1,400 Special editions 
NFT-CASTLE

The Knight
Copies: 9,500
900 special editions  
NFT-THE-KNI

The Princess
Copies: 2,500
600 special editions  
NFT-PRICESS

The Prince
Copies: 100
100 special editions
NFT-Prince 

Stamp 4.2 - Blockchain Technology FDCStamp 4.2 - Blockchain Technology maxi 

Unity Special edition without perforation

Copies: 3,000

Special edition Unity  Special edition Unity


November 2023

Nr 5 The Giraffe 

Status: sold out

Designer: Isabella GASSNER
Release date: November 9, 2023   
offset
Blockchain: originstampsdynamicelement
 
Copies: 6,500

What is the giraffe wearing?

This time out the stamp features giraffes wearing dapper little scarfs around its neck. 4 colours to find: purple, blue, orange and rainbow.
 
November 2023
Nr 5 The Giraffe 

Status: sold out

Designer: Isabella GASSNER
 
Rarities:

Purple scarf 
Copies: 3,450 
Giraffe purple scarf

Blue scarf
Copies: 2,00 
Giraffe blue scarf

Orange scarf
Copies: 1,000 
Giraffe orange scarf

Rainbow scarf
Copies: 50 
Giraffe rainbow scarf


December 2023

 Nr. 6 The Rabbit

Status: sold out

Designer: Isabella GASSNER
Release date: December 12, 2023 
offset
Blockchain: originstampsdynamicelement
 
Copies: 6,500

What is the rabbit wearing?

Rabbit is rocking different tiaras or diadems in purple, silver, gold and of course rainbow.

rabbit crypto
 
Rarities:
Purple tiara
Copies: 3,450
purple tiara

Silver tiara

Copies: 2,000
silver tiara

Gold tiara

Copies: 1,000
Gold tiara

Rainbow tiara

Copies: 50 
rainbow tiara

2024

February 2024

 Nr. 7 The Owl 

Status: sold out

Designer: Isabella GASSNER
Release date: February 8, 2024
offset
Blockchain: originstampsdynamicelement
 
Copies:7,000

What is owl wearing?

Owl is keeping his head warm in a smart wool hat, which in Canada, we call a toque. You can get it in purple, green, orange and rainbow.

 Nr. 7 The Owl 

Status: sold out

Designer: Isabella GASSNER
Release date: February 8, 2024
offset

Rarities:
Purple toque
Copies: 3,950 
purple toque

Green toque
Copies: 2,000 
green toque

Orange toque
Copies: 1,000 
orange toque

Rainbow toque
Copies: 50 
 rainbow toque


April 2024

Nr. 8 The Koala

Status: sold out 

Designer: Isabella GASSNER
Release date: April 4, 2024
offset
Blockchain: originstampsdynamicelement
 
Copies:7,000

What is the koala wearing?

Not sure why a little Australian marsupial is wearing German lederhosen, but he really does look adorable in them. His short pants come in purple, green, orange and rainbow.
Nr. 8 The Koala

Status: sold out 

Designer: Isabella GASSNER
Release date: April 4, 2024
 
Rarities:
Purple lederhosen
Copies: 3,950
Orange lederhosen
 
Green lederhosen
Copies: 2,000
Green  lederhosen
Orange lederhosen
Copies: 1,000
PUrple lederhosen
 
Raiinbow lederhosen
Copies: 50 

Rainbow lederhosen

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: Dynamic element logo https://originstamp.com/

Liechtenstein Crypto Stamp Nr 9 

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  

   The Rose Jass card

One flower (1,200 collector's items)
Two flowers (500 collector's items)
Three flowers (250 collector's items)
Four flowers (50 collector's items)

Within each set there are 4 NFT categories: 

Rose Jass card   

Flower cards

Rarities :
One flower 1,200 copies 
Two flowers 500 copies 
Three flowers  250 copies 
Four flowers 50 copies

___
Acorn Jass card
Acorn

Rarities:
One acorn 1,200 copies 
Two acorns 500 copies 
Three acorns  250 copies 
Four acorns 50 copies 
___

Schilt Jass card

hearts
Rarities:
One schilt 1,200 copies 
Two schilt 500 copies 
Three schilt 250 copies 
Four schilt 50 copies 
__
Bell Jass card
Bells
 
Rarities:
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

 
  Crypto Fox souvenir sheet

Crypto Fox FDC 

Crypto Fox maxi card

Business Fox 

1 souvenir sheet, no perfs

 1,700 stamps 

Business Fox 

embossed folder

Business Fox

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