2020 is here, a brand new decade. This year the western calendar New Year and the Chinese New Year both fall in the same month. January 25th marks the beginning of the Year of the Rat and these Canada Post stamps, to be released on January 13, are absolutely beautiful.
I got a sneak peek last week as I was inquiring about increases to the cost of postage stamps. Yes, the cost of a postage stamp in 2020 is increasing…for the most part.
Buy stamps in booklets to save money
As of January 13, 2020 the cost of a postage stamp in Canada will be $1.07. If you buy in a booklet or coil roll, the cost is $0.92. Both options are two cents more than last year.
To send a letter to the USA from Canada will now cost $1.30 and to send internationally the price will be $2.71. More details here.
Canada is not the only country increasing its postal rates. On January 26 you letter writing folk in the USA can expect to see your stamp prices increase by this much.
As for those of you serviced by Royal Mail, if I’m understanding correctly, I believe the increase only applies to business mail.
In Spain stamps cost 8% more than in 2019 🙁
Wow. That is a big % increase. 🙁