ES · 2024
Correos (Spain)
Correos, the Spanish state postal administration, issued Spain's first Criptosello on 11 July 2024 — a tribute to comic artist Francisco Ibáñez (1934–2023) and his character Mortadelo. The issue, with a face value of EUR 9.95, appeared in a mintage of 30,000 on the Polygon blockchain. The system features five Mortadelo disguises with tiered mintages ranging from 1,500 to 12,000 pieces.
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- Founded
- 1716
- First crypto stamp
- 2024-07-11
- Country
- ES
- Blockchains
- polygon
- Official website
- www.correos.es
- Crypto stamp platform
- www.criptosello.correos.es
Correos in the Crypto Stamp Ecosystem
Correos (Sociedad Estatal Correos y Telégrafos, founded 1716) is the state Spanish postal administration. In the crypto stamp space:
- Late entrant with single-edition strategy
- First Criptosello on 11.07.2024 marking the 1st anniversary of Francisco Ibáñez's death
- Tech: Polygon ERC-1155
- Theme: cultural tribute (Mortadelo y Filemón)
Programme Characteristics
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch | 11.07.2024 (1st anniversary Ibáñez death) |
| Editions | 1 (Mortadelo) |
| Mintage | 30,000 |
| Face value | €9.95 |
| Tech | Polygon ERC-1155 |
| Activation | QR code → criptosello.correos.es |
| Wallet | MetaMask or other Polygon-compatible |
Theme: Mortadelo y Filemón
Francisco Ibáñez (1934-2023) — most significant Spanish comic artist of the 20th century. Created Mortadelo y Filemón in 1958, two T.I.A. secret agents. Mortadelo famous for countless disfraces (disguises) — theme of the crypto stamp.
Ibáñez awards:
- Aro de Oro (1969-76)
- Gran Premio del Salón del Cómic (1994)
- Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes (2001)
- Creu de Sant Jordi (2022)
5 Mortadelo Disfraces as NFTs (Decreasing Rarity)
| # | Disfraz | Mintage | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mundial de Baloncesto | 12,000 | 40% (Common) |
| 2 | Mortadelo de la Mancha | 9,000 | 30% |
| 3 | Llegó el euro | 4,500 | 15% |
| 4 | Barcelona '92 | 3,000 | 10% |
| 5 | El sulfato atómico (1969, first long Mortadelo story) | 1,500 | 5% (Rarest) |
Anatomy of a Criptosello
- Physical stamp: Uniform design (Mortadelo in standard outfit)
- €9.95 face value for real postal use
- QR code on front: leads to criptosello.correos.es
- Code on back (hidden): NFT activation
- NFT (gemelo digital): 1 of 5 random disfraces
Tech Stack
- Polygon blockchain
- ERC-1155 multi-token standard (instead of ERC-721 single token)
- TUSELLO product line (Correos personalised stamp programme)
- Wallet: MetaMask compatible
- First transfer: free
- AR visualization possible
Significance in the Wiki
This edition documents:
- First Spanish crypto stamp (single drop)
- Cultural tribute as theme (Ibáñez/Mortadelo)
- ERC-1155 multi-token (instead of usual ERC-721)
- Decreasing rarity with 5 variants
- Cultural anniversary drop (1st anniversary Ibáñez death)
Editions by this issuer
| Issued | Edition | ISO | Chain | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-11 | Mortadelo | ES | polygon | mainstream |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Mortadelo and Francisco Ibáñez?
Francisco Ibáñez (1934–2023) was one of the most significant Spanish comic artists of the 20th century. He created the duo Mortadelo y Filemón in 1958 — two clumsy secret agents of the T.I.A. (Técnicos de Investigación Aeroterráquea). Mortadelo is famous for his countless disguises (disfraces) — hence the theme choice of the crypto stamp. Awards: Aro de Oro (1969–76), Gran Premio del Salón del Cómic (1994), Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes (2001), Creu de Sant Jordi (2022). His last work "París 2024" about the Olympic Games was published posthumously. The crypto stamp launches on the 1st anniversary of his death (death: 15.07.2023, stamp: 11.07.2024) as cultural tribute.
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