First UAE crypto stamp series, NFC and QR code integration · 2021
EPG Crypto Stamps (UAE)
The EPG crypto stamp family comprises the Golden Jubilee edition (4 stamps, 2 December 2021) for the 50th National Day of the UAE. Tech stack: Polygon blockchain, NFC + QR code double activation, integrated wallet per stamp. Card format: credit-card-sized PVC with 5 layers. Platform: epgnft.ae. Programme status: paused since 2022 (no follow-up drops). First crypto stamp issue in the Gulf region. Features: gold bar lamination in premium edition (Golden Jubilee, 1g fine gold), integrated wallet functionality.
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The Family: EPG Crypto Stamps (UAE)
The EPG crypto stamp family so far comprises one edition with 4 stamps — the Golden Jubilee edition for the 50th UAE National Day (02.12.2021).
Tech Stack
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Blockchain | Polygon (Ethereum L2) |
| Activation | NFC chip + QR code double auth |
| NFC standard | 13.56 MHz, ISO 14443 |
| Card format | Credit-card-sized PVC (5-layer) |
| Wallet options | Built-in or MetaMask |
| Platform | epgnft.ae |
Edition Overview
Golden Jubilee 2021 (02.12.2021) — 4 distinct NFT stamps:
| # | Theme | Price (AED) | Mintage | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Jubilee 2021 | 2,021 | 2,021 ex | 1g fine gold bar laminated |
| 2 | Spirit of the Union — 1971 | 250 | unknown | UAE founding |
| 3 | Year of the 50th — 2021 | 250 | unknown | Jubilee stamp |
| 4 | Projects of the 50th — 2071 | 250 | unknown | Vision of the future |
Four Stamps, One Story Arc
The 4 stamps tell a chronological UAE story:
- 1971: Founding of the UAE (Spirit of the Union)
- 2021: 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee + Year of the 50th)
- 2071: 100th anniversary (Projects of the 50th)
This past-present-future narrative is a strategic vision of the UAE translated into the crypto stamp format.
Gold Bar Innovation
The Golden Jubilee 2021 stamp is structurally unique in the crypto stamp space:
- 1 gram fine gold bar laminated into the card
- Gold bar minted with "Spirit of the Union" Year-of-the-50th logo
- Premium price: AED 2,021 (~$550)
- Mintage: only 2,021 ex (symbolism of the year)
- Includes regular physical stamp without gold bar additionally
- Secret video message upon NFC authentication
Comparison: Other crypto stamps have premium editions (gold variants in HR CS2, diamond in some others), but only EPG has real physical precious metal lamination.
NFC + QR Double Activation (Detail)
Card activation runs in two phases:
Phase 1: NFC Authentication (Anti-Counterfeit)
- Hold smartphone to NFC card area
- NFC chip transmits unique ID
- Smartphone app checks ID against EPG server
- Authenticity confirmed ✓
Phase 2: QR Code NFT Activation
- Scan QR code on front
- EPG platform opens
- Choose wallet option:
- Built-in wallet: Card has own seed phrase, immediately active
- External wallet: Reveal seed phrase under security sticker, import to MetaMask
- NFT on wallet ✓
Built-in Wallet per Card
The "wallet-in-the-card" innovation is Web3 onboarding pioneering:
Standard crypto stamp workflow:
- User needs prior MetaMask/another wallet
- Buy stamp
- Transfer NFT to existing wallet
EPG workflow:
- Buy stamp
- Card has own wallet with seed phrase
- NFT is immediately active
- Optional: import seed phrase to own wallet
Consequence: Web3 beginners can buy crypto stamp and immediately own as NFT — without prior technical setup. This innovation drastically lowers the Web3 entry barrier.
Significance in the Wiki
This family documents:
- Pioneer of the Gulf region (Middle East coverage)
- NFC + QR double activation as tech innovation
- Built-in wallet per stamp as Web3 onboarding pioneer
- Gold bar lamination as premium collector innovation
- Credit-card PVC format as alternative card format
- Story arc theme (1971-2021-2071) as strategic UAE vision
- Single-drop premium strategy (1 edition, 4 stamps)
EPG is the structurally most innovative single-edition family in the crypto stamp wiki.
Editions in this family
| Issued | Edition | ISO | Chain | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-02 | 50th National Day of the UAE | AE | polygon | mainstream |