[press release June 1, 2022][further updates, most recent first, under the intial announcement]
First Lady Jill Biden and the U.S. Postal Service to Unveil New Stamp Honoring Former First Lady Nancy Reagan

On Monday, June 6, 2022, at 11:00 AM ET, First Lady Jill Biden will host an unveiling of a new U.S. Postal Service stamp honoring former First Lady Nancy Reagan at the White House. The First Lady will be joined by Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Louis DeJoy, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute Fred Ryan, and Mrs. Reagan’s niece, Anne Peterson.

As on other issue pages, the most recent information is at the top.

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Updated August 1^st:
The Scott catalogue number for this stamp is 5702.

Updated June 21:
From the Postal Bulletin:
On July 6, 2022, in Simi Valley, CA, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Nancy Reagan stamp (Forever® priced at the First-Class Mail® rate) in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 482600). The stamp will go on sale nationwide July 6, 2022, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.

This stamp commemorates Nancy Reagan (1921–2016), wife of the 40th president and first lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. The stamp art is a detail from the official 1987 White House portrait by Aaron Shikler. The oil-on-canvas portrait features Mrs. Reagan dressed in her signature red color, in a flowing gown designed by James Galanos. The full-body portrait was cropped to accommodate the stamp format. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp.
No automatic distribution.

How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:
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 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 – Nancy Reagan 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 November 6, 2022.

Technical Specifications:

Issue: Nancy Reagan Stamp
Item Number: 482600
Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
Format: Pane of 20 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: July 6, 2022, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Art Director: Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
Designer: Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
Existing Art: Aaron Shikler
Modeler: Sandra Lane/Michelle Finn
Manufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
Press Type: Gallus RCS
Stamps per Pane: 20
Print Quantity: 18,000,000 stamps
Paper Type: Phosphor, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Stamp Orientation: Vertical
Image Area (w x h): 0.84 x 1.42 in/21.336 x 36.068 mm
Overall Size (w x h): 0.98 x 1.56 in/24.892 x 39.264 mm
Full Pane Size (w x h): 6.04 x 7.80 in/153.416 x 198.120 mm
Press Sheet Size (w x h): 12.08 x 23.40 in/306.832 x 594.36 mm
Plate Size: 120 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “B” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Header “Nancy Reagan” • Plate number in bottom two corners
Back: ©2022 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (482600) • Promotional text • Plate position diagram (6)

Updated June 8:
Here are the first-day postmarks for this issue:The Digital Color Postrmark measures 2.73″ x 1.47″ The black-and-white “pictorial” measures 2.56″ x 1.38″

Updated June 6: Indeed, the actual stamp design is very close to what was below.More information on the first-day ceremony from the USPS:

USPS Unveils Nancy Reagan Stamp
Dedication Will Take Place July 6 in Simi Valley, CA

WASHINGTON — Today at the White House, the U.S. Postal Service revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate the centennial of former First Lady Nancy Reagan’s birth.

The stamp design was unveiled by First Lady Jill Biden; Postmaster General Louis DeJoy; Anne Peterson, niece of Nancy Reagan; and Fred Ryan, chairman of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation.

The dedication ceremony for the Nancy Reagan Forever stamp will be held July 6 — the 101st anniversary of her birth and the culmination of her centennial year. The event will take place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, CA.

“Through our stamp program, the Postal Service seeks to commemorate and celebrate the very best of America, and Nancy Reagan truly represents that ideal,” said Postmaster General DeJoy. “The Postal Service takes great pride in our mission to bind the nation together and through the issuance of the Nancy Reagan stamp, we hope to provide the means for the public to come together in remembrance and commemoration of this great and impactful American. I, along with the 650,000 women and men of the United States Postal Service, am proud to honor First Lady Nancy Reagan with this stamp.”

Petersen said of the stamp, “Nancy Reagan brought grace and honor to her role as first lady. She was fiercely loyal to her husband and her country, always placing them first. I am sure she would be humbled by this special tribute!”

Ron Reagan, son of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, who was unable to attend the event, said, “Her own stamp! I’m sure she never expected to receive an honor like this. Neither did she expect to be flying all over the country stuck to the front of envelopes. She would, of course, have reacted modestly to this wonderful commemoration. But secretly she would be very pleased. On her behalf, I thank you.”

Nancy Davis Reagan (1921–2016), wife of the 40th president, was First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Her husband’s most trusted adviser and champion, she was an important part of one of the most pivotal presidencies of the 20th century.

Throughout her life, Reagan held a deep passion for her country, championing many causes along the way. Chief among these were the Foster Grandparents Program; Vietnam veterans and the plight of POWs and MIAs; drug and alcohol abuse prevention among youth; breast cancer awareness; and Alzheimer’s research.

As First Lady, she worked hand in hand with her husband, both at home and abroad, and advocated for issues on both the national and international stage. Reagan’s partnership with her husband and devotion to his success, behind the scenes influence, and her legacy of public service made her one of the most significant first ladies in modern times.

The Nancy Reagan Forever stamp is being issued in panes of 20. News of the stamp will be shared with the hashtag #NancyReaganStamp.

Dedication Ceremony Information

What: The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the centennial of former First Lady Nancy Reagan’s birth with the issuance of a Forever stamp.

When: July 6, 2022, 11 a.m. PDT

Where:
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
40 Presidential Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065

RSVP: Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to RSVP at: usps.com/nancyreagan

Postal Products: Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.

Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Updated June 3:
According to www.usps.com/nancyreagan, this stamp will be issued July 6th (her birthday) at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum. This picture is included on that USPS page; it might be the basis for the stamp design: