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In the article “Stamp Announcement 26-2: Muhammad Ali Stamps,” in Postal Bulletin 22691 (12-11-25, pages 42-43), the technical details were not included.
Below are the technical details for the Muhammad Ali stamps.
Issue:
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Muhammad Ali Stamps
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Item Number:
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487600
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Denomination &
Type of Issue:
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First-Class Mail Forever®
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Format:
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Pane of 20 (2 designs)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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January 15, 2026, Louisville, KY 40231
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Art Director:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Designer:
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Antonio Alcalá, Alexandria, VA
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Existing Photo:
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AP Images
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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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22,000,000 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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PMS 4044 C, PMS 503 C, 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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0.8400 x 1.4200 in. / 21.3360 x
36.0680 mm.
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Overall Size (w x h):
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0.9800 x 1.5600 in. / 24.8920 x
39.6240 mm.
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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8.2500 x 7.2500 in. / 209.5500 x 184.1500 mm.
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Press Sheet Size (w x h):
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16.6250 x 14.6250 in. / 422.2750 x
371.4750 mm.
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Plate Size:
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80 stamps per revolution
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Plate Number:
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“B” followed by six (6) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Header: Muhammad Ali 1942 – 2018 Boxer, Activist, and Humanitarian • Plate number in bottom two corners of pane
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Back:
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©2025 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (487600) • Plate position diagram (4) • Muhammad Ali™; Rights of Publicity and Persona Rights: Muhammad Ali Enterprises LLC • Promotional text
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— Stamp Services,
Marketing, 1-8-26
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