$5 Floral Geometry Stamps 2022
2022 Floral Geometry
- The second stamp in the Floral Geometry set (issued alongside the 2022 $2 stamp)
- Intended for use on packages, large envelopes, and other mailings requiring a higher amount of postage
Stamp Category: Definitive
Value: $5
First Day of Issue: June 20, 2022
First Day City: Kansas City, Missouri
Quantity Issued: 2,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Foil stamping, Offset, Microprint
Format: Panes of 4
Tagging: Phosphor, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: Began the Floral Geometry set issued to cover higher mail rates for packages, large envelopes, and other heavier items.
About the stamp design: Includes a watercolor background, foil-stamped details, and typography to create an elegant, ornate look. The design is intended to mimic the geometric patterns found in flowers in nature. The stamp was designed and created by Spaeth Hill.
First Day City: There was no First Day of Issue Ceremony, but the First Day of Issue postmark was from Kansas City, Missouri, home to USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services.
About the Floral Geometry set: The first two were the $2 and $5 stamps issued in 2022. As the denomination increases, so does the complexity of the geometric design of the stamp, with the $10 being the most complex up to 2023. All stamps include watercolor backgrounds and foil stamping. They were all created by Spaeth Hill.
History the stamp represents: Flowers come in all shapes and sizes, with many acting as natural examples of fun geometric principles. However, the reverse is also true – geometric principles can be used to make floral designs. One famous example is known as the Flower of Life.
The Flower of Life is a symbol consisting of 19 equally sized overlapping circles. In the areas where these circles cross, small flowers are formed, giving the symbol its name. When only 7 circles are used, it’s called the Seed of Life. In Sacred Geometry, the Flower of Life symbolizes life and the formation of the universe. It also represents the idea that all life is connected.
The Flower of Life symbol has been around for thousands of years. Archaeologists found it in the ancient Osireion in Egypt, a mosaic floor in the ruins of Pompeii, and more. Historians have even suggested that Leonardo da Vinci’s famous work The Vetruvian Man was partially inspired by the Flower of Life symbol. The Flower of Life also can be seen under the paw of a lion guarding the Forbidden City in Beijing. In Christianity, the Seed of Life has associations with the Holy Trinity. It’s fun to discover the hidden origins of such recognizable symbols.
Frequently Asked Questions
How it works?
A Forever® stamp is for sending domestic mail weighing up to 1 oz via First-Class Mail®.
Purpose: Send letters and cards up to 1 oz (approximately 4 sheets of regular, 8-1/2" x 11" paper in a rectangular envelope)
within the U.S., including U.S. territories and military bases overseas.
Value: Always valid for the First-Class Mail 1 oz rate, even if postage rates increase. Visit First-Class Mail and Postage to view
current rates.
Other Uses: Pair this stamp’s value with other postage to meet mailing costs when additional postage is required.
Use the Retail Postage Calculator to determine the exact cost of your mail.
Why is "FOREVER" crossed out in the image?
So the lines in your picture:
- It does not mean that the stamp has expired;
- It does not mean that you cannot continue to use it;
- Nor a postmark;
- It's just an artificial anti-copying line added to the display image.
Note: If the physical stamp you receive actually has this crossed line printed on it, be cautious. It may be a display sample, a replica or a fake stamp, rather than a normal usable stamp.
What are the common types of stamps, and how do they differ?
- Forever Stamp: Valid for standard domestic letters within the U.S. These stamps typically do not bear a fixed face value; they remain valid for mailing a standard one-ounce letter at the current rate, even if postage prices increase in the future.
- Global Forever Stamp: Primarily used for standard international letters or postcards sent from the U.S. to other countries. The main difference between this and a standard Forever Stamp lies in its scope of use and postage value.
- Postcard Stamp: Designed specifically for domestic postcards that meet USPS size standards; the postage rate is typically lower than that for standard letters.
- Additional Ounce Stamp: Used to cover the cost of weight exceeding the first ounce; these are usually used in conjunction with a Forever Stamp or other stamps.
- Two-Ounce and Three-Ounce Stamps: Suitable for heavier letters, greeting cards, wedding invitations, or multi-page documents, eliminating the need to combine multiple stamps to cover the required postage.
- Fixed-Value Stamps: These stamps display a specific monetary value (e.g., 1¢, 5¢, or other amounts) and are primarily used to make up postage differences or in combination with other stamps.
- Commemorative and Thematic Stamps: Typically issued to mark historical events, cultural or artistic themes, holidays, notable figures, animals, or natural landscapes. While suitable for regular mail, these stamps are also popular among collectors due to their unique designs and limited release periods.
It is important to note that a stamp's theme and its postage class can overlap; for example, a holiday-themed stamp might also be a Forever Stamp. When purchasing, check for markings such as FOREVER, GLOBAL, POSTCARD, ADDITIONAL OUNCE, or a specific face value to confirm the stamp's intended use.
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