2025 U.S. Flag Forever Stamps
The United States Postal Service dedicated a new U.S. Flag Forever stamp today at the Vickers Theater in Three Oaks, celebrating the American flag as a symbol of freedom and unity. The stamp, featuring a photograph of Old Glory by Doug Haight, marks a continuation of the Postal Service’s tradition of honoring the nation’s emblem.
“An enduring emblem of freedom, national unity and patriotic spirit, the flag of the United States has flown proudly stateside, abroad and even on the surface of the moon,” said Donald Dombrow Jr., the Postal Service’s Michigan 2 District manager, who spoke at the ceremony. Photographer Doug Haight, whose image is featured on the stamp, also addressed attendees, highlighting the significance of his artwork.
The stamp showcases the current American flag, with 13 alternating red and white horizontal stripes representing the original 13 Colonies and 50 white stars on a blue field symbolizing the present number of states. Set against a bright white background, the design includes “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” in blue above a red stripe and “FOREVER/USA” in gray at the bottom. Antonio Alcalá, a USPS art director, designed the stamp, which is available in booklets and panes of 20, as well as coils of 100, 3,000, and 10,000. As Forever stamps, they maintain value equal to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.
The ceremony underscored the flag’s role as a powerful national symbol, recognized worldwide and even displayed on the moon during the Apollo missions. The Postal Service’s decision to feature Haight’s photograph reflects its commitment to capturing the flag’s vibrancy and movement, as seen in the stamp’s depiction of Old Glory fluttering in a breeze.
Issue: 2025 U.S. Flag Stamp
Item Number: 124200
Denomination & First-Class Mail Forever
Type of Issue:
Format: Pane of 20 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: June 7, 2025, Three Oaks, MI 49128
Art Director: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
Designer: Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
Existing Photo: Doug Haight, Evanston, IL
Modeler: Joseph Sheeran
Manufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Press Type: Muller A76
Stamps per Pane: 20
Print Quantity: 50000000
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tagged
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Processed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Stamp Orientation: Vertical
Image Area (w x h): 0.7300 x 0.8400 in. / 18.5420 x
Stamp Size (w x h): 0.8700 x 0.9800 in. / 22.0980 x
Pane Size (w x h): 5.3500 x 4.9300 in. / 135.8900 x
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Plate Size: 400 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “P” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Plate number in four corners
Back: © 2024 USPS • USPS logo • 2 barcodes (124200) • Plate position diagram (10) • Promotional text
The U.S. Flag stamp joins a long line of Postal Service designs honoring the Stars and Stripes, a tradition that resonates with collectors and the public alike. Available for purchase nationwide, the stamp serves both practical and symbolic purposes, carrying mail while celebrating American identity. The Postal Service is promoting the stamp on social media with the hashtag #USFlagStamps, encouraging public engagement.
The Vickers Theater, a historic venue in Three Oaks, provided a fitting backdrop for the dedication, drawing local residents and postal officials to mark the occasion. The event highlighted the community’s pride in hosting the unveiling of a stamp with national significance. As the latest addition to the USPS’s Forever stamp series, the U.S. Flag stamp is expected to be a popular choice for mailers and collectors, reflecting the enduring appeal of the American flag.
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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