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50th National Day of the UAE
50th National Day of the UAE
The Emirates Post Group issued four NFT stamps on 2 December 2021 for the 50th National Day of the UAE. The motifs follow a chronological arc: 1971 (founding), 2021 (jubilee), 2071 (vision). Minted on the Polygon blockchain (Ethereum Layer-2) as ERC-721 NFTs. The credit-card-sized cards (5-layer PVC) contain NFC chip and QR code for double authentication, with built-in wallet per card. The premium edition Golden Jubilee 2021 contains 1 gram fine gold bar laminated into the card — mintage 2,021 pieces at AED 2,021. The other three stamps cost AED 250 each. Activation via epgnft.ae, sales via emiratespostshop.ae. These were the first NFT stamps of the Middle East.
About the UAE Golden Jubilee Crypto Stamps
Emirates Post Group issued four NFT stamps on 2 December 2021 for the 50th National Day of the UAE. The stamps follow a chronological arc from 1971 to 2071.
Core Data
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Issue date | 2 December 2021 (50th UAE National Day) |
| Number of stamps | 4 distinct NFT stamps |
| Total mintage | Unknown (premium: 2,021 copies) |
| Tech | Polygon (Ethereum L2) |
| Activation | NFC + QR code |
| Card format | Credit-card-sized PVC, 5-layer |
| Wallet | Built-in or MetaMask |
| Platform | epgnft.ae |
| Region | Middle East |
The Four Stamps
1. Golden Jubilee 2021 (Premium)
- Price: AED 2,021
- Mintage: 2,021 copies
- Special: 1g fine gold bar laminated in card
- Theme: UAE desert landscape, founding fathers journey
- Bonus: Physical stamp + video message via NFC
2. Spirit of the Union — 1971
- Price: AED 250
- Theme: UAE founding 1971, founding fathers symbolism
- Time reference: Past
3. Year of the 50th — 2021
- Price: AED 250
- Theme: 50th anniversary of UAE founding
- Time reference: Present (2021)
4. Projects of the 50th — 2071
- Price: AED 250
- Theme: UAE vision for 100th anniversary 2071
- Time reference: Future
Chronological Structure: 1971 → 2021 → 2071
The four stamps present a temporal narrative:
1971 (Founding) → 2021 (Jubilee) → 2071 (Vision)
Spirit of Year of Projects of
the Union the 50th the 50th
(+ Premium Gold)
This past-present-future structure reflects UAE's 50-year history and 50-year planning horizon.
Technical Implementation: NFC + QR
Phase 1: NFC Authentication
- NFC chip (13.56 MHz, ISO 14443) embedded in card
- Smartphone tap verifies authenticity
- Premium edition displays video message
Phase 2: QR Code NFT Activation
- QR code scan opens epgnft.ae
- NFT displayed with wallet options
Wallet Architecture
Each card includes seed phrase for immediate NFT ownership:
| Wallet type | Workflow | Target group |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in | Card seed phrase, immediate activation | New users |
| External | Import seed to MetaMask | Experienced users |
This dual approach allows purchase and ownership without prior wallet setup.
Premium Gold Bar Edition
The Golden Jubilee 2021 Premium contains physical precious metal:
- Gold content: 1g fine gold bar
- Integration: Laminated in 5-layer PVC
- Marking: Spirit of the Union logo
- Mintage: 2,021 copies
- Price: AED 2,021
- Gold value: Approximately USD 60-70 (2021 prices)
- Collector premium: Approximately USD 480
Comparison with other premium editions:
- Austria crypto stamp gold variants: No physical gold
- Croatia CS2 gold edition: Digital only (5 NFTs)
- Liechtenstein Stamp 4.0 premium: AR features, no gold
Emirates Post Group remains the only issuer with physical gold bar integration.
Purchase Channels
| Channel | Description |
|---|---|
| Online: emiratespostshop.ae | Global shipping, all four stamps |
| Physical: EPG Customer Happiness Centers | UAE locations |
| Activation: epgnft.ae | NFT platform and wallet setup |
Technical Specifications
The edition introduced several technical elements:
- Middle East region entry (2 December 2021)
- Dual activation via NFC and QR code
- Integrated wallet per card with seed phrase
- Physical gold lamination (1g bar)
- Temporal narrative (1971-2021-2071)
- Credit card format PVC construction
- Anti-counterfeit NFC validation
- Four-stamp structure in single edition
The combination of physical precious metal, dual authentication, and built-in wallet represents a distinct approach in the crypto stamp category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the card activated (step-by-step)?
Buy physical card at emiratespostshop.ae or at Customer Happiness Centers. NFC authentication: Hold smartphone to card. NFC chip communicates with smartphone, checks authenticity. Premium edition shows secret video message. QR code scan: Scan QR code on front. Browser opens at epgnft.ae with the digital NFT. Choose wallet option: Card has own seed phrase with built-in wallet, NFT is immediately assigned to this wallet. Web3 beginners can see immediately. Alternatively, reveal security sticker on back, note seed phrase, import to own wallet like MetaMask or transfer NFT directly. NFT in wallet: Visible on OpenSea Polygon marketplace, can be traded. NFC chip remains active even after NFT transfer — card can be used at any time for anti-counterfeit check.
What is special about the premium gold bar edition?
The Golden Jubilee 2021 premium edition is structurally unique in the crypto stamp space: It contains 1 gram fine gold bar laminated into the PVC card. The hand-minted gold bar bears the Spirit of the Union Year-of-the-50th logo. With a mintage of 2,021 copies (year symbolism) and a price of AED 2,021 (~$550), at a gold value of ~$60-70 this results in a premium markup of ~$480 for collector value. The premium edition also includes a regular physical stamp without gold bar plus secret video message upon NFC authentication. This edition is very sought-after among premium crypto stamp collectors — combines physical precious metal, NFT twin and tech innovation in one unique card.