United Nations Stamp Market Statistics
Analysis of 55,794 United Nations stamp listings to determine current market value.
What you'll usually pay
๐ก Used ones cost about 120% more here.
๐ In short easy summary
The best value is found in Mint Hinged stamps (-48%) and issues from 1961-1970 (-35%). Conversely, Mint Never Hinged stamps and issues from 2001-2010 command a premium, with the latter seeing a 70% increase over the median.
๐ Best value for your money
Price by year of issue
Why? Prices rise with recency, peaking at 8.5 for 2001-2010 and lowest at 3.25 for 1961-1970.
Price by quality
Why? Condition drives price, with Original Gum at 7.13 and Mint Hinged at 2.58.
Price by grade
Why? Professional grading adds value, ranging from 8 for VF/XF to 4.08 for F/VF.
Price by topic
Why? Collector demand varies by subject, with Historical Events at 6.98 and Birds at 3.5.
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Common questions
What is the typical price for a used United Nations stamp?
The median price for used stamps is 3.25.
Which stamp topic generally has the highest market value?
Historical Events stamps have the highest median value at 6.98.
How does the price of Mint Never Hinged stamps compare to the market median?
Mint Never Hinged stamps have a median of 6.5, which is 30% above the market median.
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 June 30, 2026.