{"id":16694,"date":"2023-10-23T16:48:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T20:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=16694"},"modified":"2024-04-01T15:58:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T19:58:05","slug":"radiant-star-u-s-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=16694","title":{"rendered":"Radiant Star (U.S. 2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Announced October 23, 2023:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Radiant Star will be a new presorted standard stamp intended for bulk mailers and will be sold in self-adhesive coils of 3,000 and 10,000. In this vibrant graphic design, red and white stripes radiate from a blue star. The star is in two shades of blue to give it a three-dimensional look. Antonio Alcal\u00e1 was the art director for USPS on the project. The stamp was designed by Carol Beehler. (U.S. 2024)<\/p>\n

Further information will be posted below the line, with the newest information at the top.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Updated April 1st<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Scott catalogue number for this issue is 5832.<\/p>\n

Updated January 11th<\/sup><\/strong>:<\/span>
\nThe only first-day postmark for this issue is the First Day of Issue or “killer-bar” postmark:T\"\"<\/a>The order number for coils of 3,000 is 751700; for 10,000, 761900.<\/p>\n

On February 19, 2024, in Star, ID, the United States Postal Service\u00ae will issue the Radiant Star stamp (Non-denominated priced at the Presorted Standard Rate of 10 cents) in one \"\"<\/a>design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) coil of 3,000 stamps (Item 751700) and coil of 10,000 stamps (Item 761900). The stamp will go on sale nationwide February 19, 2024, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.<\/p>\n

Radiant Star is a new Presorted Standard stamp available for bulk mail users. Showcasing easily recognizable design elements from the American flag, this graphic design creates an eye-catching image that conjures the Stars and Stripes and feelings of patriotism. The stamp, sold in self-adhesive coils of 3,000 and 10,000, was designed by Carol Beehler. Antonio Alcal\u00e1 was the art director for this project.<\/p>\n

No automatic distribution<\/p>\n

How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:<\/strong><\/span>
\nCustomers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. Each cover must have sufficient postage to meet First-Class Mail\u00ae requirements. 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>addressed to:<\/p>\n

FDOI \u2013 Radiant Star Stamp
\nUSPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
\n8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
\nKansas City, MO 64144-9900<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service\u2122 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 June 19, 2024.<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Issue: Radiant Star Stamp
\nItem Number: 751700
\nDenomination & Type of Issue: 10-cent Presorted Standard, Mail-use
\nFormat: Coil of 3,000 (1 design)
\nSeries: N\/A
\nIssue Date & City: February 19, 2024, Star, ID 83669
\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nDesigner: Carol Beehler, Bethesda, MD
\n\"\"<\/a>Modeler: Sandra Lane \/ Michelle Finn
\nManufacturing Process: Offset
\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America
\nPress Type: Alprinta RCS
\nStamps per Coil: 3,000
\nPrint Quantity: 24,900,000 stamps
\nPaper Type: Phosphor Tagged \/ Overall
\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
\nColors: PMS 7687C, PMS 3546C, PMS 2195C
\nStamp Orientation: Vertical
\nImage Area (w x h): 0.7300 x 0.8400 in. \/ 18.5420 x 21.3360 mm
\nStamp Size (w x h): 0.8700 x 0.9800 in. \/ 22.0980 x 24.8920 mm
\nPlate Size: 540 stamps per revolution
\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by three (3) single digits
\nCoil Number Frequency: Plate number every 27th stamp below stamp image<\/p>\n

Issue: Radiant Star Stamp
\nItem Number: 761900
\nDenomination & Type of Issue: 10-cent Presorted Standard, Mail-use
\n\"\"<\/a>Format: Coil of 10,000 (1 design)
\nSeries: N\/A
\nIssue Date & City: February 19, 2024, Star, ID 83669
\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nDesigner: Carol Beehler, Bethesda, MD
\nModeler: Sandra Lane \/ Michelle Finn
\nManufacturing Process: Offset
\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America
\nPress Type: Alprinta RCS
\nStamps per Coil: 10,000
\nPrint Quantity: 1,500,000,000 stamps
\nPaper Type: Phosphor Tagged \/ Overall
\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
\nColors: PMS 7687C, PMS 3546C, PMS 2195C
\nStamp Orientation: Vertical
\nImage Area (w x h): 0.7300 x 0.8400 in. \/ 18.5420 x 21.3360 mm
\nStamp Size (w x h): 0.8700 x 0.9800 in. \/ 22.0980 x 24.8920 mm
\nPlate Size: 540 stamps per revolution
\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by three (3) single digits
\nCoil Number Frequency: Plate number every 27th stamp below stamp image<\/p>\n

Updated November 30th<\/sup><\/strong>:<\/span>
\nThis stamp will be issued Monday, February 19, without a “headquarters” first-day ceremony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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