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On February 19, 2024, in Star, ID, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Radiant Star stamp (Non-denominated priced at the Presorted Standard Rate of 10 cents) in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) coil of 3,000 stamps (Item 751700) and coil of 10,000 stamps (Item 761900). The stamp will go on sale nationwide February 19, 2024, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.
Radiant Star is a new Presorted Standard stamp available for bulk mail users. Showcasing easily recognizable design elements from the American flag, this graphic design creates an eye-catching image that conjures the Stars and Stripes and feelings of patriotism. The stamp, sold in self-adhesive coils of 3,000 and 10,000, was designed by Carol Beehler. Antonio Alcalá was the art director for this project.
Stamp Fulfillment Services will not make an automatic push distribution to Post Offices. Post Offices may begin ordering stamps before the first-day-of-issue through SFS Web at sfsweb.usps.gov/sfsweb.
Stamp Fulfillment Services will not make an automatic push distribution to Post Offices. Post Offices may begin ordering stamps before the first-day-of-issue through SFS Web at sfsweb.usps.gov/sfsweb.
Customers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. Each cover must have sufficient postage to meet First-Class Mail® requirements. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office™ or at The Postal Store® website at store.usps.com/store/home. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
FDOI – Radiant Star Stamp
USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64144-9900
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. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by June 19, 2024.
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 USA Philatelic catalog and online at store.usps.com/store/home. Customers may register to receive a free USA Philatelic catalog online at usps.com/philatelic.
Locally produced items are not authorized. Only merchandise that has been approved and assigned an item number by Headquarters Retail Marketing may be produced and sold.
Issue:
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Radiant Star Stamp
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Item Number:
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751700
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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10-cent Presorted Standard, Mail-use
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Format:
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Coil of 3,000 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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February 19, 2024, Star, ID 83669
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Art Director:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Designer:
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Carol Beehler, Bethesda, MD
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Modeler:
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Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset
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Printer:
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Banknote Corporation of America
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Press Type:
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Alprinta RCS
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Stamps per Coil:
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3,000
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Print Quantity:
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24,900,000 stamps
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Paper Type:
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Phosphor Tagged / Overall
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Colors:
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PMS 7687C, PMS 3546C, PMS 2195C
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.7300 x 0.8400 in. / 18.5420 x 21.3360 mm
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Stamp Size (w x h):
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0.8700 x 0.9800 in. / 22.0980 x 24.8920 mm
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Plate Size:
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540 stamps per revolution
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Plate Number:
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“B” followed by three (3) single digits
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Coil Number Frequency:
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Plate number every 27th stamp below stamp image
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Issue:
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Radiant Star Stamp
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Item Number:
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761900
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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10-cent Presorted Standard, Mail-use
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Format:
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Coil of 10,000 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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February 19, 2024, Star, ID 83669
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Art Director:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Designer:
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Carol Beehler, Bethesda, MD
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Modeler:
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Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset
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Printer:
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Banknote Corporation of America
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Press Type:
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Alprinta RCS
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Stamps per Coil:
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10,000
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Print Quantity:
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1,500,000,000 stamps
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Paper Type:
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Phosphor Tagged / Overall
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Colors:
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PMS 7687C, PMS 3546C, PMS 2195C
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Stamp Orientation:
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Vertical
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Image Area (w x h):
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0.7300 x 0.8400 in. / 18.5420 x 21.3360 mm
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Stamp Size (w x h):
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0.8700 x 0.9800 in. / 22.0980 x 24.8920 mm
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Plate Size:
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540 stamps per revolution
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Plate Number:
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“B” followed by three (3) single digits
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Coil Number Frequency:
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Plate number every 27th stamp below stamp image
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— Stamp Services,
Marketing, 1-11-24
