An Post unveils Ireland’s first AI-generated stamp issue
In a first for Ireland, An Post has revealed a collection of artist-led generative AI-designed stamps featuring crypto technology.
The stamps offer a glimpse into a possible future shaped by technology and innovation and are available in both traditional stamp and limited-edition crypto forms.
The surreal stamps were the product of a collaboration with designer and AI artist Kasia Oźmin, who crafted her visionary interpretation of an imaginary Ireland.
Speaking about the design, Oźmin (pictured) said: “The concept behind these stamp images was intentionally designed for those who may be unfamiliar with generative art. At first glance, the visuals evoke recognisable Irish landscapes, but on closer inspection, they invite questions. As part of my exploration of imaginary habitats, I envisioned a place where the cutting-edge capabilities of AI blend seamlessly with the familiar Irish landscape. This imagined world reflects a lifestyle that honours both heritage and the possibilities of the unimaginable.”
Envisioning new possibilities for urban and rural settlements, the traditional print ‘N’ national rate stamp (€1.40), covering postage on the island of Ireland, challenges our perceptions of housing, providing a futuristic solution. The ‘W’ international rate stamp (€2.20) for posting worldwide, explores the future of transport in Ireland. Stamps are available to purchase online or in-store at selected post offices from 26th September 2024.
Des Morley, chief digital and technology officer, An Post, said: “We have a longstanding practice of applying innovation to our business – in this case, digital innovation meets one of our most traditional products; stamps. This stamp issue allows for a creative reimagining of housing and transport, blending the familiar with the fantastical to suggest new ways of living in harmony with Ireland’s natural landscapes.”
As a limited-edition collection, booklets featuring the crypto stamp are available to purchase online at anpost.com/cryptostamp. Each crypto stamp is linked to a unique non-fungible token (NFT) on the blockchain and associated with a unique PIN code. Booklets are priced at €9.00 and also contain a traditional print stamp,
Collectors and enthusiasts can claim their digital stamps by scratching the PIN code from the booklet and then follow instructions on how to store the crypto stamps in digital wallets, where the stamps can be minted, saved, and traded online until the end of 2027.
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