VOICED: Collecting stamps in Iraq

The video discusses the resurgence of interest in Iraqi stamps, particularly those featuring Saddam Hussein. It highlights the increase in stamp prices due to rarity and the influx of collectors with disposable income. The video also explores the impact of historical events, such as the fall of Saddam Hussein, on the stamp market and ownership. Ethical issues related to the looting of stamps during the US-led invasion are also addressed.

What has driven the revival of philately in Iraq?

• Increased postal services

• Government incentives for collectors

• Stamps featuring the executed dictator

• The introduction of new stamp designs

How has the value of stamps changed since the war?

• They are no longer traded

• They have increased significantly

• They have remained the same

• They have decreased in value

What has made it easier for foreign collectors to access the Iraqi stamp market?

• Relaxed government regulations

• Increased internet access

• The end of the UN embargo

• New postal services

What happened to many stamps during the chaos following Saddam Hussein's fall?

• They fell into private hands

• They were preserved in museums

• They were sent abroad

• They were destroyed

What occurred to the collections in Iraq's Stamp Museum during the US-led invasion?

• They were destroyed in the conflict

• They were safeguarded by the government

• They were sold to international museums

• They were stolen and resold to collectors