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Philately is the collection and study of postage stamps. Collecting stamps is a very enjoyable hobby for people of all ages all over the world. It is one of the most interesting ways to learn about other countries, their people, their wildlife, history and culture.

Welcome to the world of stamps.
There are three types of stamp collecting namely:

General collection: Collecting stamps of all countries

Country collection: Collecting stamps of one or few countries, sometimes specializing in stamps of a particular time period.

Thematic collection: Collecting stamps of one, or more countries that have certain design subjects or themes.

People collect stamps for the following reasons:

As a hobby.

To appreciate and learn about the history and culture of other countries.

For serous philatelists, as an investment.

There are two types of stamps namely:

Definitive Stamps

These are stamps that are in general use over a period of 5 years in Botswana. A definitive series usually comprises about 15 stamps from from the lowest denomination to the highest value that is usually used for parcels.

Commemorative Stamps

A commemorative set is sold for a limited period, usually one year. The number of stamps is usually 4 in Botswana. The stamp issue set may honour a person, place or event, it may promote understanding of Botswana's cultural and historical heritage both human and environmental, or it may promote social programmes such as HIV/AIDS interventions, literacy etc.

Please select a stamp issue you would like to view. You can also order these stamps from

their specific pages. If you would like to join our Philatelic Mailing List, click here.

Year Packs
	Year Pack Stamps 1999 - 2005

Botswana Stamps Catalogue
	Botswana Stamps Catalogue 1966-2000

Definitive Stamps Mammals of Botswana - 5^th August 2002 Butterflies- 1st November 2007
Commemorative Stamps
	2009	Threatened Birds Of Botswana 05 June 2009
	2008	Beetles Of Botswana 01 Dec 2008	Events 30 October 2008	Botswana National Museum 29 Sep 2008	Elephants Of Botswana 20th June 2008	Artists in Botswana 28th March 2008
	2007	University of Botswana 13th October 2007	Second Sapoa 9th October 2007	Fungi of Botswana 31/07/07	Botswana Kingfisher 13th March 2007
	2006	Christmas 2006 1st December 2006	40th Anniversary Of Independence 29 September 2006	Tswana Cattle 4th September 2006	Fishes Of Okavango 31 May 2006
	2005	Christmas Day 20th December 2005	Black Footed Cat 25 October 2005	Edible Crops 15 June 2005	Historical Buildings 21st march 2005
	2004	Christmas 2004 8th December 2004	SAPOA Joint Issue 09^th October 2004	World Post Day 2004 09^th October 2004	Traditional Lifestyles of Botswana 30^th June 2004	Contemporary Art 29^th April 2004
	2003	Limpopo 23^rd December 2003	Beetles 12^th November 2003	Natural Places of Interest 27^th March 2003
	2002	Wetlands Series Part 3 (Makgadikgadi Pans) 18^th December 2002	AIDS 1^st December 2002	Golden Jubilee of Head of the Commonwealth 25^th July 2002	Botswana Pottery 1^st May 2002	Snakes 22^nd March 2002
	2001	Wet Land Series Part 2 12^th December 2001	Scenic Skies 20^th September 2001	Botswana Baskets 30^th July 2001	Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park 12^th May 2001	Diamonds 1^st February 2001
	2000	Wet Lands 6^th December 2000	Flying Mission 3^rd November 2000	Chiefs & Presidents 29^th September 2000	Literacy Decade 23^rd August 2000	Botswana Moths 19^th July 2000	Scenic Rivers 5^th April 2000
	1999	Miss Universe 1^st December 1999

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