Appreciation

State Duck Stamps appreciate in value for one major reason:
there is a steadily rising demand for and a shortened supply of
these beautiful stamps. An example of this economic lesson would be
the 1979 Missouri which has a face value of $3.40 and now retails
at $650.00! A more recent example would be the 1983 Texas which has
a face value of $5.00 and now retails at $190.00! Past performance is
definetely no guarantee of future price movement; however, many recent
State Duck Stamps have accrued in value within the last couple of years.

State Duck Stamps that are artist signed can be very profitable as well. First
of all, state duck stamps naturally appreciate in value with age. Secondly, if the
artist is no longer living, his or her signature becomes highly coveted.

To sum things up, buying State Duck Stamps (mint or artist signed) could be
a worthy investment--both economically and sentimentally.