2022 Mountain Flora Forever Stamps
2022 Mountain Flora (Complete Set of Coil & Booklet Stamps)
- Four stamp designs picturing different species of mountain flowers
- Includes four coil stamps and four booklet stamps
Stamp Category: Definitive
Value: First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: March 14, 2022
First Day City: Alpine, Wyoming
Why the stamps were issued: To showcase the beauty of mountain flowers.
About the stamp designs: Stamps picture four different mountain flowers: a purple pasqueflower, orange-red wood lily, bright yellow alpine buttercup, and dark pink Woods’ rose. The images were taken from hand-drawn illustrations which were then edited digitally. The results were block print-style designs. Original artwork by Lili Arnold.
First Day City: There was no First Day of Issue Ceremony, but the First Day of Issue cancellations were from Alpine, Wyoming, a town with plenty of mountain habitat nearby that are home to a number of different wildflowers.
History the stamp represents: Wildflowers are some of the most special plants out there. You don’t find them just anywhere, but when you do they always put on a stunning show. Mountain wildflowers are even more exceptional. In 2022, the United States Postal Service issued four Forever stamps picturing different species. These included the pasqueflower, wood lily, alpine buttercup, and Woods’ rose.
Plants that grow in alpine (high mountain) conditions have adapted to the harsh climate there. This includes smaller size, slower growth, flexible stems, and more. Some species take 10 years or more to reach maturity and flower. That’s a long time for a flower to be able to produce seeds and reproduce. For this reason, and became unknowing hikers often pick or trample them, many species of alpine wildflower are threatened or endangered today.
When on a hike in the mountains, spotting a flower is always exciting. It might be tempting to pick that flower, but it’s better to leave it and snap a photo instead. You never know how long it took for that flower to grow. Disturbing it could have detrimental effects to not only that species, but the surrounding alpine habitat as well. “Leave no trace,” is the mantra of seasoned hikers, and that philosophy will allow us to enjoy mountain wildflowers for generations to come.
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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