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Tonga Stamps (1970-Now) Market Value

Current market statistics for Tonga stamps issued from 1970 to the present based on 3,911 listings.

What you'll usually pay

$4.99 typical price
Most are between$2โ€“$31
Brand new$4.68
Used$4.86
On sale now3,911

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The market median is 4.99, with the highest value found in Covers (9.98, +100%). Butterflies are the most valuable topic at 10, while Seasonal/Christmas items are the most affordable at 4.49.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Seasonal, Christmas 137 on sale$4.49 ยท 10% cheaper

Price by type

Souvenir Sheet
$5
Postage
$5.77+16%
Miniature Sheet
$6.5+30%
Block
$6.81+36%
First Day Cover
$7.95+59%
Cover
$9.98+100%

Why? Value increases with complexity, ranging from Souvenir Sheets at 5 to Covers at 9.98.

Price by grade

Gem
$3-40%
Ungraded
$4.99
VF (Very Fine)
$6.35+27%
F (Fine)
$7.95+59%
XF/S (Extremely Fine/Superb)
$9.06+82%
F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
$9.5+90%

Why? Pricing varies significantly by condition, from Gem at 3 to F/VF at 9.5.

Price by topic

Seasonal, Christmas
$4.49-10%
Royalty
$5.97+20%
Fish
$6.56+31%
Ships, Boats
$7.99+60%
Birds
$9.27+86%
Butterflies
$10+100%

Why? Collector demand varies by subject, with Butterflies reaching 10 and Seasonal items at 4.49.

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Common questions

What is the average price for a Tonga stamp from this era?

The market median price is 4.99.

Which stamp type typically commands the highest price?

Covers have the highest median price at 9.98.

How does the price differ between new and used stamps?

The median for new stamps is 4.68, while the median for used stamps is 4.86.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2โ€“$31, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 1, 2026.