{"id":14845,"date":"2022-10-24T21:42:25","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T01:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=14845"},"modified":"2026-05-28T16:38:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:38:44","slug":"u-s-flag-u-s-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=14845","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Flag (US 2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Announced by the USPS on October 24, 2022.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14825\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-267x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a>The Postal Service continues its tradition of celebrating the U.S. flag with this stamp, available in panes of 20, booklets of 20, and coils of 100, 3,000 and 10,000. The stamp art bears a straightforward graphic design of OId Glory. Providing a solid foundation for the flag are the word \u201cFREEDOM\u201d in gray and, below it, \u201cFOREVER\/USA.\u201d Art director Antonio Alcal\u00e1 designed the stamp with existing art by Hong Li.<\/p>\n<p>New information will appear below the line, with the most recent at the top.<\/p>\n<hr width=\"50%\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Updated May 28, 2026:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThe 751300 coil of 3,000 and 761400 coil of 10,000 will be withdrawn from sale June 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Updated July 3<sup>rd<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nScott updated the numbers for this issue:<\/p>\n<p>5787 (63c) Flag and \u201cFreedom,\u201d serpentine die cut 11\u00bcx10\u00be sheet stamp, with microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d at right of lowest flag stripe (Banknote printing)<\/p>\n<p>5788 (63c) Flag and \u201cFreedom,\u201d serpentine die cut 9\u00bd vert. coil stamp, with microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d below lower left corner of flag field (Ashton-Potter print)<\/p>\n<p>5789 (63c) Flag and \u201cFreedom,\u201d serpentine die cut 10\u00be coil stamp, with microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d at right of lowest flag stripe, stamps not adjacent on roll (Banknote printing)<br \/>\n5789A (63c) Flag and \u201cFreedom,\u201d serpentine die cut 11, with microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d at right of lowest flag stripe, stamps adjacent on roll (Banknote printing)<\/p>\n<p>5790 (63c) Flag and \u201cFreedom,\u201d serpentine die cut 11\u00bcx10\u00be on 2 or 3 sides booklet stamp, with microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d below lower left corner of flag field (Ashton-Potter print)<br \/>\na. Convertible booklet pane of 20<\/p>\n<p>5791 (63c) Flag and \u201cFreedom,\u201d serpentine die cut 11\u00bcx10\u00be on 2 or 3 sides booklet stamp, with microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d at right of lowest flag stripe (Banknote printing)<br \/>\na. Convertible booklet pane of 20<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Updated June 6<sup>th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nHere are the Scott catalogue numbers for this issue:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">5787<\/span> (63\u00a2) Flag and \u201cFreedom,\u201d serpentine die cut 11\u00bcx10\u00be sheet stamp, with microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d at right of lowest flag stripe (Banknote printing)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">5788<\/span> (63\u00a2) Flag and \u201cFreedom,\u201d serpentine die cut 9\u00bd vert. coil stamp, with microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d below lower left corner of flag field (Ashton-Potter print)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">5789<\/span> (63\u00a2) Flag and \u201cFreedom,\u201d serpentine die cut 10\u00be coil stamp, with microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d at right of lowest flag stripe, stamps not adjacent on roll (Banknote printing)<br \/>\na. Serpentine die cut 11, stamps adjacent on roll (Banknote printing)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">5790<\/span> (63\u00a2) Flag and \u201cFreedom,\u201d serpentine die cut 11\u00bcx10\u00be on 2 or 3 sides booklet stamp, with microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d below lower left corner of flag field (Ashton-Potter print)<br \/>\na. Convertible booklet pane of 20<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">5791<\/span> (63\u00a2) Flag and \u201cFreedom,\u201d serpentine die cut 11\u00bcx10\u00be on 2 or 3 sides booklet stamp, with microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d at right of lowest flag stripe (Banknote printing)<br \/>\na. Convertible booklet pane of 20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Updated <span style=\"color: #000080;\">March<\/span> 9<sup>th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nHere are the first-day postmarks for this issue: <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/freedomflag_dcp_vsc.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15590\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/freedomflag_dcp_vsc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/freedomflag_dcp_vsc.png 800w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/freedomflag_dcp_vsc-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/freedomflag_dcp_vsc-150x102.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/freedomflag_dcp_vsc-441x300.png 441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.55&#8243; x 1.41&#8243; <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/freedomflag_bw_vsc.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15589\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/freedomflag_bw_vsc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/freedomflag_bw_vsc.png 800w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/freedomflag_bw_vsc-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/freedomflag_bw_vsc-150x45.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/freedomflag_bw_vsc-500x149.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>There is no pictorial for this issue, just the FDOI &#8220;killer bars.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Updated March 9<sup>th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThis stamp will be issued, in five formats on Monday, April 10, in Freedom, Maine, about 30 miles northeast of Augusta and 30 miles west-southwest of Bangor.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">From the <em>Postal Bulletin<\/em>:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14825\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-267x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a>On April 10, 2023, in Freedom, ME, the United States Postal Service\u00ae will issue the U.S. Flag stamp (Forever\u00ae priced at the First-Class Mail\u00ae rate) in one design, in the following formats:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 122700).<\/li>\n<li>A PSA double-sided booklet of 20 stamps (Item 684300).<\/li>\n<li>A PSA coil of 100 stamps (Item 740700).<\/li>\n<li>A PSA coil of 3,000 stamps (Item 751300).<\/li>\n<li>A PSA coil of 10,000 stamps (Item 761400).<\/li>\n<li>A PSA coil of 10,000 stamps (Item 761400)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This stamp will go on sale nationwide April 10, 2023, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.<\/p>\n<p>With the issuance of the 2023 U.S. Flag stamp, the Postal Service\u2122 continues its long tradition of honoring the American flag. The stamp art bears a straightforward graphic design of the red, white, and blue. Providing a solid foundation for the flag are the words \u201cFREEDOM\u201d in gray and, below it, \u201cFOREVER \/ USA.\u201d Art director Antonio Alcal\u00e1 designed the stamp with existing art by Hong Li.<\/p>\n<p>No automatic distribution.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nCustomers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office\u2122 or at The Postal Store\u00ae 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 <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14825\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a>addressed to:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">FDOI \u2013 U.S. Flag Stamp<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Kansas City, MO 64144-9900<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 August 10, 2023.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Technical Specifications \u2014 Pane of 20:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Issue: U.S. Flag Stamp<br \/>\nItem Number: 122700<br \/>\nDenomination &amp; Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14825\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a>Format: Pane of 20 (1 design)<br \/>\nSeries: N\/A<br \/>\nIssue Date &amp; City: April 10, 2023, Freedom, ME 04941<br \/>\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA<br \/>\nDesigner: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA<br \/>\nExisting Art: Hong Li<br \/>\nModeler: Sandra Lane \/ Michelle Finn<br \/>\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint<br \/>\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America<br \/>\nPress Type: Alprinta 74<br \/>\nStamps per Pane: 20<br \/>\nPrint Quantity: 100,000,000<br \/>\nPaper Type: Phosphor Tagged, Block<br \/>\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive<br \/>\nProcessed at: Banknote Corporation of America<br \/>\nStamp Orientation: Vertical<br \/>\nImage Area (w x h): 0.73 x 0.84 in \/ 18.542 x 21.336 mm<br \/>\nStamp Size (w x h): 0.87 x 0.98 in \/ 22.098 x 24.892 mm<br \/>\nPane Size (w x h): 5.30 x 4.88 in \/ 134.62 x 123.952 mm<br \/>\nColors: Pantone 3546C, Pantone Cool Gray 5C, Pantone 7687C<br \/>\nPlate Size: 320 stamps per revolution<br \/>\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by three (3) single digits<br \/>\nMarginal Markings:<br \/>\nFront: Plate number in four corners<br \/>\nBack: \u00a92022 USPS \u2022 USPS logo \u2022 2 barcodes (122700) \u2022 Plate position diagram (8) \u2022 Promotional text<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Technical Specifications \u2014 Booklet of 20:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Issue: U.S. Flag Stamp<br \/>\nItem Number: 684300<br \/>\nDenomination &amp; Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever<br \/>\nFormat: Double-sided Booklet of 20 (1 design)<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14825\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a>Series: N\/A<br \/>\nIssue Date &amp; City: April 10, 2023, Freedom, ME 04941<br \/>\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA<br \/>\nDesigner: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA<br \/>\nIllustrator: Hong Li<br \/>\nModeler: Joseph Sheeran<br \/>\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint<br \/>\nPrinter: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)<br \/>\nPress Type: Muller A76<br \/>\nStamps per Booklet: 20<br \/>\nPrint Quantity: 900,000,000 stamps<br \/>\nPaper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tagged<br \/>\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive<br \/>\nProcessed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)<br \/>\nStamp Orientation: Vertical<br \/>\nImage Area (w x h): 0.73 x 0.84 in \/ 18.542 x 21.336 mm<br \/>\nStamp Size (w x h): 0.87 x 0.98 in \/ 22.098 x 24.892 mm<br \/>\nFull Booklet Size (w x h): 5.52 x 1.96 in \/ 140.208 x 49.784 mm<br \/>\nColors: Pantone 7687C, Pantone 3546C, Pantone Cool Gray 5C<br \/>\nPlate Size: 1040 stamps per revolution<br \/>\nPlate Number: \u201cP\u201d followed by three (3) single digits<br \/>\nMarginal Markings: Header: \u201cU.S. FLAG\u201d, 20 First-Class Forever Stamps \u2022 \u00a92022 USPS in peel strip area \u2022 Barcode \u2022 USPS logo \u2022 Promotional text \u2022 Plate number in peel strip area<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Technical Specifications \u2014 Coil of 100:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Issue: U.S. Flag Stamp<br \/>\nItem Number: 740700<br \/>\nDenomination &amp; Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever<br \/>\nFormat: Coil of 100 (1 design)<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14825\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a>Series: N\/A<br \/>\nIssue Date &amp; City: April 10, 2023, Freedom, ME 04941<br \/>\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA<br \/>\nDesigner: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA<br \/>\nIllustrator: Hong Li<br \/>\nModeler: Joseph Sheeran<br \/>\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint<br \/>\nPrinter: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)<br \/>\nPress Type: Muller A76<br \/>\nStamps per Coil: 100<br \/>\nPrint Quantity: 1,350,000,000 stamps<br \/>\nPaper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tagged<br \/>\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive<br \/>\nProcessed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)<br \/>\nColors: Pantone 7687C, Pantone 3546C, Pantone Cool Gray 5C<br \/>\nStamp Orientation: Vertical<br \/>\nImage Area (w x h): 0.73 x 0.84 in \/ 18.542 x 21.336 mm<br \/>\nStamp Size (w x h): 0.87 x 0.98 in \/ 22.098 x 24.892 mm<br \/>\nPlate Size: 744 stamps per revolution<br \/>\nPlate Number: \u201cP\u201d followed by three (3) single digits<br \/>\nCoil Number Frequency: Plate number every 31st stamp below stamp image<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Technical Specifications \u2014 Coil of 3,000:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Issue: U.S. Flag Stamp<br \/>\nItem Number: 751300<br \/>\nDenomination &amp; Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14825\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a>Format: Coil of 3,000 (1 design)<br \/>\nSeries: N\/A<br \/>\nIssue Date &amp; City: April 10, 2023, Freedom, ME 04941<br \/>\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA<br \/>\nDesigner: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA<br \/>\nIllustrator: Hong Li<br \/>\nModeler: Sandra Lane \/ Michelle Finn<br \/>\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint<br \/>\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America<br \/>\nPress Type: Alprinta 74<br \/>\nStamps per Coil: 3,000<br \/>\nPrint Quantity: 15,000,000 stamps<br \/>\nPaper Type: Phosphor Tagged, Overall<br \/>\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive<br \/>\nProcessed at: Banknote Corporation of America<br \/>\nColors: Pantone 3546C, Pantone Cool Gray 5C, Pantone 7687C<br \/>\nStamp Orientation: Vertical<br \/>\nImage Area (w x h): 0.73 x 0.84 in \/ 18.542 x 21.336 mm<br \/>\nStamp Size (w x h): 0.87 x 0.98 in \/ 22.098 x 24.892 mm<br \/>\nPlate Size: 540 stamps per revolution<br \/>\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by three (3) single digits<br \/>\nCoil Number Frequency: Plate number every 27th stamp below stamp image<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Technical Specifications \u2014 Coil of 10,000:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Issue: U.S. Flag Stamp<br \/>\nItem Number: 761400<br \/>\nDenomination &amp; Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever<br \/>\nFormat: Coil of 10,000 (1 design)<br \/>\nSeries: N\/A<br \/>\nIssue Date &amp; City: April 10, 2023, Freedom, ME 04941<br \/>\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14825\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-134x150.png 134w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/s_freedomflag.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a>Designer: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA<br \/>\nIllustrator: Hong Li<br \/>\nModeler: Sandra Lane \/ Michelle Finn<br \/>\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint<br \/>\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America<br \/>\nPress Type: Alprinta 74<br \/>\nStamps per Coil: 10,000<br \/>\nPrint Quantity: 125,000,000 stamps<br \/>\nPaper Type: Phosphor Tagged, Overall<br \/>\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive<br \/>\nProcessed at: Banknote Corporation of America<br \/>\nColors: Pantone 3546C, Pantone Cool Gray 5C, Pantone 7687C<br \/>\nStamp Orientation: Vertical<br \/>\nImage Area (w x h): 0.73 x 0.84 in \/ 18.542 x 21.336 mm<br \/>\nStamp Size (w x h): 0.87 x 0.98 in \/ 22.098 x 24.892 mm<br \/>\nPlate Size: 540 stamps per revolution<br \/>\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by three (3) single digits<br \/>\nCoil Number Frequency: Plate number every 27th stamp below stamp image<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Announced by the USPS on October 24, 2022. The Postal Service continues its tradition of celebrating the U.S. flag with this stamp, available in panes of 20, booklets of 20, and coils of 100, 3,000 and 10,000. The stamp art &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=14845\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[92],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14845","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-us-2023"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14845","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14845"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14845\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20725,"href":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14845\/revisions\/20725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14845"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=14845"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=14845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}