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How to Start a Old Postage Stamps & Currencies Trading Business with Meydan Free Zone
The trading of old postage stamps and currencies occupies a distinct niche at the intersection of philately, numismatics, and alternative investment. Gulf and Arabic heritage stamps and coins carry particular appeal in the UAE market, and the country's large international resident population brings diverse collectors with interests spanning every major issuing country.
The UAE's concentration of high-net-worth individuals and growing interest in tangible alternative assets support a viable commercial market for specialist dealers. Activity 4773.28 covers the broader commercial trading of old postage stamps and currencies — distinct from the retail sale of collectible stamps and coins under 4773.09.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| PHILATELIC TRADE | Stamp Dealers & Philatelic Wholesalers Commercial stamp dealers buying and selling collections, individual stamps, and philatelic materials on a trading basis — including wholesale supply to retail dealers and collector networks. |
| NUMISMATIC TRADE | Currency & Coin Dealers Commercial dealers trading old banknotes, historic currency collections, Gulf-era coins, and numismatic items on a commercial basis to collectors, investors, and specialist buyers. |
4773.28 - Old Postage Stamps & Currencies Trading
Activity 4773.28 covers the commercial trading of old postage stamps and currencies. This encompasses buying and selling of philatelic materials including old postage stamps, first-day covers, and postal history items, alongside old banknotes, historic coins, and Gulf and Arabic currency collections on a commercial trading basis.
Activity 4773.28 covers commercial trading of old stamps and currencies as collectible assets. Active currency exchange is a regulated financial activity requiring separate licensing.
In short: if you are trading old postage stamps and historic currencies as collectible goods, you are in. Currency exchange requires separate financial licensing.
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Vintage & classic postage stampsOld and vintage postage stamps from UAE, Gulf, Arabic, and international issuers, traded individually or as collections. | Ancient & historic coins Pre-Islamic, Islamic, Ottoman, and Gulf-era coins and coin collections traded to collectors, historians, and numismatic investors. |
| Stamp collections & philatelic lotsAssembled stamp collections, country lots, and thematic philatelic assemblies traded wholesale to dealers or direct to collectors. | Philatelic accessories & catalogues Stamp albums, mounts, catalogues, magnifiers, and specialist philatelic tools traded alongside stamps and currencies. |
| Old banknotes & historic currency | Pre-modern Gulf banknotes, historic UAE and GCC currency, and international old banknotes traded as numismatic and collector items. |
Third-Party Approval
This activity does not require third-party approval to obtain a business license from Meydan Free Zone.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is not subject to AML compliance requirements.
