NFT stamps launched by Indonesian Post Office
Primarily intended as a collector’s item, it will be available in both digital and physical formats.
The Indonesian National Post Office has unveiled the country’s first Non-Fungible Token (NFT) postage stamp, featuring the stunning Cenderawasih, or bird of paradise. Launched on 27 September to mark the 79th anniversary of the Indonesian Post, the initiative is a collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information.
This innovative stamp, valued at around $9.90, represents a significant step in integrating blockchain technology into philately. It aims to attract collectors worldwide and is being issued in limited quantities in a special booklet format. Faizal Rochmad Djoemadi, Director of Pos Indonesia, emphasised that this NFT stamp is primarily intended as a collector’s item rather than for traditional postal use.
In a bid to engage the younger generation, Djoemadi hopes that this digital approach will reignite interest in stamp collecting. Alongside the NFT version, a physical copy will also be available, allowing collectors to enjoy both formats. Purchasers can easily acquire the NFT stamp through the Indonesian Post’s website by scanning a QR code that leads to an ordering link.
With this launch, Indonesia joins Thailand and Malaysia as the third country in Southeast Asia to introduce NFT stamps, marking a noteworthy advancement in the region’s postal services.
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