• Definitive

    Definitive stamps are postage stamps issued by the postal service in large, virtually unlimited print runs over an extended period to cover general postal traffic. They usually form series with different values ??and have a uniform design that changes only in color and number, unlike commemorative stamps, which are intended for special occasions.

    • Purpose: To ensure basic postal service.
    • Quantity: Unlimited and long-term, often in series (e.g., featuring a portrait of the Federal President or landscape motifs).
    • Design: Simple and recognizable; the design remains the same over time, only the value and color vary.
    • Example: The series issued by the Thai Postal Service.
    • Contrast: Commemorative stamps are designed for specific events or individuals and printed in limited quantities.