©2015 USPS
On June 1, 2015, in Kansas City, MO, the U.S. Postal Service® will issue the Penguins additional ounce rate stamp, (Non-denominated priced at 22 cents), in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) coil of 100 stamps (Item 786200) and also a pane of 20 stamps (Item 117700).
The stamp will go on sale nationwide June 1, 2015.
This stamp from the U.S. Postal Service pays tribute to the majestic emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri). Largest of the penguin species, the emperor stands over three feet tall and can weigh more than 80 pounds. Emperor penguins dive beyond 1,500 feet — deeper than any other bird. The stamp art is a stylized drawing of a pair of emperor penguins on a cool green background. The pop of orange and yellow on the birds’ beaks and ear patches lends a regal look to the aptly named emperors. Art director Carl Herrman designed the stamp, which was illustrated by Nancy Stahl. The words “ADDITIONAL OUNCE” on this stamp indicate its usage value. Like a Forever® stamp, this stamp will always be valid for the rate printed on it. The initial price and value for this stamp is 22 cents.
To learn more about the stories behind the stamps, visit http://uspsstamps.com.
Stamp Fulfillment Services will not make an automatic push distribution to Post Offices™. Post Offices may begin ordering stamps on May 25, 2015, through SFS Web.
Stamp Fulfillment Services will make an automatic push distribution to Post Offices of a quantity to cover approximately 30 days of sales. Distribution quantities for the automatic push distribution are available by logging on to SFS Web at https://sfsweb.usps.gov. Post Offices may begin ordering stamps on May 25, 2015, through SFS Web. However, offices should check the website noted above to determine the amount they will receive on their automatic push distribution.
Customers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, at The Postal Store® website at http://www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-STAMP-24. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
22¢ Penguins Stamp
Cancellation Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Pillar 210
Kanas City, MO 64144-0001
After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. For more than 50, customers have to pay five cents each. All orders must be postmarked by July 31, 2015.
The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog, online at http://www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-782-6724. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-782-6724 or writing to:
U.S. Postal Service
Catalog Request
PO Box 219014
Kansas City, MO 64121-9014
There are two philatelic products for the Penguins PSA coil of 100 stamps issue:
n 786216*, First-Day Cover, (plus 1 Winter Fun Random), $1.15.
n 786221*, Digital Color Postmark (plus 1 Winter Fun Random), $1.86.
There are seven philatelic products for the Penguins pane of 20 stamps issue:
n 117706, Press Sheet with Die-cut, $44.00 (print quantity 250).
n 117708, Press Sheet without Die-cut, $44.00 (print quantity 500).
n 117710*, Digital Color Postmark Keepsake, $6.95.
n 117716*, First-Day Cover, (plus 1 Winter Fun random), $1.15.
n 117721*, Digital Color Postmark, (plus 1 Winter Fun random), $1.86.
n 117731*, Stamp Deck Card, $0.95.
n 117732*, Stamp Deck Card with Digital Color Postmark, (plus 1 Winter Fun random), $2.21.
Items with an asterisk (*) will use the 128 barcode from Stamp Fulfillment Services. All other philatelic products will continue to use barcode series A, with the exception of the Yearbook and the Guide Book.
Issue:
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Penguins Stamp
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Item Number:
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786200
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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Additional Ounce Rate Non-Denominated, Mail-Use
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Format:
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Coil of 100 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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June 1, 2015, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Art Director:
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Carl T. Herman, Carlsbad, CA
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Designer:
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Carl T. Herman, Carlsbad, CA
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Typographer:
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Carl T. Herman, Carlsbad, CA
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Artist:
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Nancy Stahl, New York, NY
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Modeler:
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Donald Woo
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Microprint
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Printer:
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Banknote Corporation of America/SSP
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Printed at:
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Browns Summit, NC
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Press Type:
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Alprinta 74
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Stamps per Coil:
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100
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Print Quantity:
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200 million stamps
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Paper Type:
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Phosphor Tagged Paper, Overall
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Processed at:
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Banknote Corporation of America, Browns Summit, NC
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Colors:
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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.73 x 0.84 in./18.54 x 21.33 mm
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Stamp Size (w x h):
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0.87 x 0.98 in./22.09 x 24.89 mm
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Plate Size:
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775 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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“S” followed by four (4) single digits
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Coil Number Frequency:
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Plate numbers every 31st stamp below stamp image
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Issue:
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Penguins Stamp
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Item Number:
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117700
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Denomination & Type of Issue:
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Additional Ounce Rate Non-Denominated, Mail-Use
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Format:
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Pane of 20 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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June 1, 2015, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Designer:
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Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, CA
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Art Director:
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Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, CA
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Typographer:
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Carl T. Herrman, Carlsbad, CA
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Artist:
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Nancy Stahl, New York, NY
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Modeler:
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Donald Woo
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Manufacturing Process:
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Microprint, Offset
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Printer:
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Banknote Corporation of America/SSP
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Printed at:
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Browns Summit, NC
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Press Type:
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Alprinta 74
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Stamps per Pane:
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20
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Print Quantity:
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120 million stamps
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Paper Type:
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Phosphor Tagged Paper, Overall
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Processed at:
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Banknote Corporation of America, Browns Summit SC
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Colors:
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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.73 x 0.84 in./18.54 x 21.33 mm
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Overall Size (w x h):
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0.87 x 0.98 in./22.10 x 24.89 mm
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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5.35 x 4.93 in./135.89 x 125.22 mm
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Press Sheets Size (w x h):
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10.6 x 24.4 in./269.24 x 619.76 mm
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Plate Size:
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200 stamps per revolution
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Plate Numbers:
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“S” followed by four (4) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Plate numbers in four corners of pane
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Back:
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© 2015 USPS • USPS logo • Plate position diagram • Barcode (117700) in upper right and lower left corners of pane • Promotional text
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Marketing and Sales, 5-28-15
