French stamps prices to rise by 10%

The cost of stamps is set to rise by 10% on January 1 next year, meaning the price of a green standard stamp will increase from €0.88 to €0.97.

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Published Wednesday 04 September 2019 - 15:30 Modified Wednesday 04 September 2019 - 15:30

The cost of the priority stamp will rise from €1.05 to €1.16. Stamps bought now can still be used next year as they do not show a price.

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