UAE launches the world’s most expensive modern postage stamp
UAE has made blockchain technology a key focus for its future strategies and currently building a decentralized ecosystem to make it a global blockchain hub. The United Arab Emirates has launched the world’s most expensive modern postage stamp to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the country’s foundation day.Emirates Post Group, a government-owned post office launched the first edition of the modern postage stamp with four editions. Each physical stamp in the collection comes with a digital version.The most expensive edition is the “Golden Jubille 2021,” which has a total of 2021 pieces....
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