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In the article “Stamp Announcement 26-22: North American Soccer Stamp,” in Postal Bulletin 22700 (04-16-26, pages 48-49), the technical details were not included.
Below are the technical details for the North American Soccer Stamp.
Issue:
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North American Soccer Stamp
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Item Number:
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488900
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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 (1 design)
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Series:
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N/A
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Issue Date & City:
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May 28, 2026, Boston, MA 02205
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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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Modeler:
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Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
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Manufacturing Process:
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Offset, Flexographic, Microprint
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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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18,000,000 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 7686 C, Custom Spot Gray, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
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Stamp Orientation:
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Horizontal
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Image Area (w x h):
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1.4200 x 1.0850 in. / 36.0680 x 27.5590 mm.
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Overall Size (w x h):
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1.5600 x 1.2250 in. / 39.6240 x 31.1150 mm.
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Full Pane Size (w x h):
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7.2400 x 7.1200 in. / 183.8960 x 180.8480 mm.
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Press Sheets Size (w x h):
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14.4800 x 21.3600 in. / 367.7920 x 542.5440 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 six (6) single digits
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Marginal Markings:
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Front:
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Plate number in all four corners
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Back:
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© 2026 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (488900) • Plate position diagram (6) • Promotional text
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— Stamp Services,
Marketing, 7-9-26
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