foliedrukstempels

Foliedrukstempels refers to postage stamps or stamp impressions that incorporate metallic foil applied by foil printing techniques. The foil adds reflective metallic elements to parts of the design, often in gold, silver, or colored tones, giving a distinct visual effect.

The production typically involves pressing a sheet of foil onto stamp paper using a die, plate, or press under heat and/or pressure. Common methods include hot foil stamping, where a heated die transfers the foil, and cold foil or foil overprinting, which relies on adhesive and subsequent curing to bond the foil.

Applications and characteristics vary. Foiled elements are used for decorative purposes, to create special editions, or to add security features that deter forgery. Some stamps merge foil with other printing processes such as lithography or engraving, producing designs with contrasting textures and finishes. Foil surfaces can be more sensitive to handling, prone to scuffing or peeling, which affects condition and value in philatelic terms.

In collecting, foiled issues are typically produced as limited editions or commemoratives, and they may appear as complete foil stamps or as partial foiling (overfoiling) on selected areas. Notable varieties can arise from misregistration, foil cracking, or production overprints, which may be of particular interest to specialists despite generally varying market demand.