© 2024 USPS
On August 16, 2025, in Schaumburg, IL, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Luna Moth stamp (Non-denominated, priced at the Non-machineable Surcharge rate) in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 124300). This stamp will go on sale nationwide August 16, 2025, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.
A pale green luna moth graces the latest non-machineable stamp for use on irregularly-sized envelopes, such as square greeting cards, invitations, or announcements. The stamp art was created using a high-resolution scanner with extended focus, which captured multiple layers of the preserved moth individually to ensure that all parts appeared in sharp focus. The final image was a composite of these images. Noted for their lovely green coloring and larger than average size, luna moths (Actias luna) are among the most beautiful moths in the United States. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp with an existing image by Joseph Scheer.
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. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office™ or at The Postal Store® website at usps.com/shop. 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 – Luna Moth 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 December 16, 2025.
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 usps.com/shop. 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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Luna Moth Stamp
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Item Number:
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124300
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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Non-machineable Surcharge
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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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August 16, 2025, Schaumburg, IL 60194
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Art Director:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Designer:
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Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
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Artist:
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Joseph Scheer, Hornell, NY
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Modeler:
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Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Flexographic
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Printer:
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Banknote Corporation of America
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Press Type:
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Gallus RCS
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Stamps per Pane:
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20
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Print Quantity:
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25,000,000 stamps
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Paper Type:
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Phosphor, Block Tag
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Adhesive Type:
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Pressure-sensitive
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Colors:
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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 2441 C
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Stamp Orientation:
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Square
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Image Area (w x h):
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1.085 x 1.085 in./27.559 x
27.559 mm.
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Overall Size (w x h):
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1.225 x 1.225 in./31.115 x
31.115 mm.
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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5.9 x 7.12 in./149.86 x
180.848 mm.
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Press Sheets Size (w x h):
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11.8000 x 21.3600 in. / 299.7200 x
542.5400 mm.
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Plate Size:
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120 stamps per revolution
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Plate Number:
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”B” followed by five (5) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Header: Luna Moth • Plate number in four corners
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Back:
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©2024 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (124300) • Plate position diagram (6) • Promotional text
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— Stamp Services,
Marketing, 7-24-25
