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2016 Diwali Celebration First Class Postage Stamps

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2016  Diwali

Diwali is a traditional Hindu festival representing the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.  The festival lasts for five days between mid-October and November with the third day of the festival falling on the darkest night of the lunar calendar – the night of the new moon.

The first two days of Diwali are spent cleaning and decorating.  One tradition includes creating intricate – and sometimes colorful – designs on the floor.  These are called rangoli and are made of rice, sand, flowers, and other items.  Customarily, they are drawn by women and symbolize good luck.

Diwali is also known as the “festival of lights.”  Its main celebration is on the third day and is called Lakshmi Puja.  This festival day is a spectacular event.  People place millions of diyas (small oil lamps made of clay) in their homes, hang strings of lights from rooftops, and set off brilliant fireworks displays.  Families eat, exchange gifts, and offer prayers to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, as it is believed she roams the Earth on this night.

Many countries around the world now hold events for Diwali.  In doing so, the people of these nations have started to learn about the holiday – mirroring Diwali’s celebration of knowledge over ignorance.
 
 
Issued: October 5, 2016
First Day City:  New York, NY
Type of Stamp:  First Class Mail
Printed by:
  Ashton Potter Ltd.
Method:
  Offset, Microprint
Self-Adhesive
2016 USPS Diwali Celebration First Class Postage Stamps 2016 USPS Diwali Celebration First Class Postage Stamps 2016 USPS Diwali Celebration First Class Postage Stamps 2016 USPS Diwali Celebration First Class Postage Stamps 2016 USPS Diwali Celebration First Class Postage Stamps 2016 USPS Diwali Celebration First Class Postage Stamps

Frequently Asked Questions

How it works?

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?

When you see "FOREVER" crossed out, it's just an anti-counterfeiting treatment we added to the official website, brochures or e-commerce display images to prevent others from directly downloading high-definition images and then printing them as fake stamps. We call this practice digital masking; the actual purchased physical Forever Stamp, FOREVER, will not have the streaks on it.

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?

U.S. postage stamps are primarily categorized based on their intended use, postage class, and issuance theme. Common types include:

  • 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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