{"id":18572,"date":"2024-11-16T22:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T03:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=18572"},"modified":"2025-07-07T22:31:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T02:31:42","slug":"u-s-flag-us-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=18572","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Flag (US 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>From the USPS press release November 15, 2024:<\/em><\/p>\n

Conveniently available in many formats, this stamp continues a long tradition of honoring the Stars and Stripes. Antonio Alcal\u00e1, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp with a photograph by Doug Haight.<\/p>\n

The latest information on this issue will appear below the line, with the latest information at the top.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

Updated July 7th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span>
\nHere are the Scott catalogue numbers for this issue:
\n6016 sheet stamp, serpentine die cut 11\u00bcx11
\n6017 coil stamp (Ashton-Potter), serpentine die cut 9\u00bd vert., adjacent on roll
\n6018 coil stamp (Ashton-Potter), serpentine die cut 10 vert., separated on roll
\n6019 coil stamp (Banknote), serpentine die cut 11 vert.
\n6020 booklet stamp (Ashton-Potter), serpentine die cut 11\u00bcx11 on 2 or 3 sides, microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d at right of lower right corner of blue flag field
\na. Convertible booklet pane of 20
\n6021 booklet stamp (Banknote), serpentine die cut 11\u00bcx11 on 2 or 3 sides, microprinted \u201cUSPS\u201d near center of bottom flag stripe
\na. Convertible booklet pane of 20<\/p>\n

Updated March 6th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis stamp will be issued June 7 in Three Oaks, MI. According to the village’s website, “the community hosts the World\u2019s largest Flag Day Parade each year since 1951.”<\/p>\n

Updated May 2nd<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span>
\nHere are the first-day postmarks for this issue:\"\"<\/a>The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.79″ x 1.0″ \"\"<\/a>There is no pictorial postmark for this issue, just the FDOI “killer bar.”<\/p>\n

From the <\/em>Postal Bulletin:
\nOn June 7, 2025, in Three Oaks, MI, 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 a pressure-\"\"<\/a>sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 124200), a PSA double-sided booklet of 20 stamps (Item 685400), a PSA coil of 100 stamps (Item 741000), a PSA coil of 3,000 stamps (Item 752100), and a PSA coil of 10,000 stamps (Item 762800). This stamp will go on sale nationwide June 7, 2025, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.<\/p>\n

With this new stamp, the U.S. Postal Service continues its long tradition of celebrating the U.S. flag. The stamp features an image of Old Glory, fluttered by a breeze, against a bright white background. Art director Antonio Alcal\u00e1 designed the stamp using a photograph by Doug Haight.<\/p>\n

No automatic distribution of any of the five varieties.<\/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. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office\u2122 or at The Postal Store\u00ae website at usps.com\/shop. 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:<\/p>\n

FDOI \u2013 U.S. Flag Stamp
\nSPS 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 October 7, 2025.<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications (pane of 20):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Issue: U.S. Flag Stamp
\nItem Number: 124200
\nDenomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
\nFormat: Pane of 20 (1 design)
\nSeries: N\/A
\nIssue Date & City: June 7, 2025, Three Oaks, MI 49128
\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nDesigner: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nExisting Photo: Doug Haight, Evanston, IL
\nModeler: Joseph Sheeran
\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
\nPrinter: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
\nPress Type: Muller A76
\nStamps per Pane: 20
\nPrint Quantity: 50,000,000
\nPaper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tagged
\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
\nProcessed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
\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.
\nPane Size (w x h): 5.3500 x 4.9300 in. \/ 135.8900 x
\n125.2220 mm.
\nColors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
\nPlate Size: 400 stamps per revolution
\nPlate Number: \u201cP\u201d followed by four (4) single digits
\nMarginal Markings:
\nFront: Plate number in four corners
\nBack: \u00a9 2024 USPS \u2022 USPS logo \u2022 2 barcodes (124200) \u2022 Plate position diagram (10) \u2022 Promotional text<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications (double-sided booklet APU):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Issue: U.S. Flag Stamp
\nItem Number: 685400
\nDenomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
\nFormat: Double-Sided Booklet of 20 (1 design)
\nSeries: N\/A
\nIssue Date & City: June 7, 2025, Three Oaks, MI 49128
\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nDesigner: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nExisting Photo: Doug Haight, Evanston, IL
\nModeler: Joseph Sheeran
\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
\nPrinter: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
\nPress Type: Muller A76
\nStamps per Booklet: 20
\nPrint Quantity: 750,000,000 stamps
\nPaper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tagged
\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
\nProcessed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
\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.
\nFull Booklet Size (w x h): 5.5200 x 1.9600 in. \/ 140.2080 x 49.7840 mm.
\nColors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
\nPlate Size: 1040 stamps per revolution
\nPlate Number: \u201cP\u201d followed by four (4) single digits
\nMarginal Markings: Header: \u201cU.S. FLAG,\u201d 20 First-Class Forever Stamps \u2022 \u00a9 2024 USPS in peel strip area \u2022 Barcode \u2022 USPS logo \u2022 Promotional text \u2022 Plate number in peel strip area<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications (double-sided booklet BCA):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Issue: U.S. Flag Stamp
\nItem Number: 685400
\nDenomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
\nFormat: Double-Sided Booklet of 20 (1 design)
\nSeries: N\/A
\nIssue Date & City: June 7, 2025, Three Oaks, MI 49128
\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nDesigner: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nExisting Photo: Doug Haight, Evanston, IL
\nModeler: Sandra Lane \/ Michelle Finn
\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America
\nPress Type: Alprinta 74
\nStamps per Booklet: 20
\nPrint Quantity: 750,000,000 stamps
\nPaper Type: Phosphor Tagged, Block
\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
\nProcessed at: Banknote Corporation of America
\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.
\nFull Booklet Size (w x h): 5.5200 x 1.9600 in. \/ 140.2080 x 49.7840 mm.
\nColors: PMS 199C, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
\nPlate Size: 960 stamps per revolution
\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by five (5) single digits
\nMarginal Markings: Header: \u201cU.S. FLAG,\u201d 20 First-Class Forever Stamps \u2022 \u00a9 2024 USPS in peel strip area \u2022 Barcode \u2022 USPS logo \u2022 Promotional text \u2022 Plate number in peel strip area<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications (Coil of 100 APU):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Issue: U.S. Flag Stamp
\nItem Number: 741000
\nDenomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
\nFormat: Coil of 100 (1 design)
\nSeries: N\/A
\nIssue Date & City: June 7, 2025, Three Oaks, MI 49128
\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nDesigner: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nExisting Photo: Doug Haight, Evanston, IL
\nModeler: Joseph Sheeran
\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
\nPrinter: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
\nPress Type: Muller A76
\nStamps per Coil: 100
\nPrint Quantity: 900,000,000 stamps
\nPaper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tagged
\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
\nProcessed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
\nColors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
\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): 0.8710 x 0.9800 in. \/ 22.1230 x 24.8920 mm.
\nPlate Size: 744 stamps per revolution
\nPlate Number: \u201cP\u201d followed by four (4) single digits
\nCoil Number Frequency: Plate number every 31st stamp below stamp image<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications (Coil of 100 BCA):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Issue: U.S. Flag Stamp
\nItem Number: 741000
\nDenomination &
\nType of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
\nFormat: Coil of 100 (1 design)
\nSeries: N\/A
\nIssue Date & City: June 7, 2025, Three Oaks, MI 49128
\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nDesigner: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nExisting Photo: Doug Haight, Evanston, IL
\nModeler: Sandra Lane \/ Michelle Finn
\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America
\nPress Type: Alprinta 74
\nStamps per Coil: 100
\nPrint Quantity: 900,000,000 stamps
\nPaper Type: Phosphor Tagged, Overall
\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
\nProcessed at: Banknote Corporation of America
\nColors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 199C
\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
\n24.8920 mm.
\nPlate Size: 744 stamps per revolution
\nPlate Number: \u201cB\u201d followed by five (5) single digits
\nCoil Number Frequency: Plate number every 31st stamp below stamp image<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications (Coil of 10,000 APU):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Issue: U.S. Flag Stamp
\nItem Number: 762800
\nDenomination &Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
\nFormat: Coil of 10,000 (1 design)
\nSeries: N\/A
\nIssue Date & City: June 7, 2025, Three Oaks, MI 49128
\nArt Director: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nDesigner: Antonio Alcal\u00e1, Alexandria, VA
\nExisting Photo: Doug Haight, Evanston, IL
\nModeler: Joseph Sheeran
\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
\nPrinter: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
\nPress Type: Muller A76
\nStamps per Coil: 10,000
\nPrint Quantity: 125,000,000 stamps
\nPaper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tagged
\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
\nProcessed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
\nColors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
\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
\n24.8920 mm.
\nPlate Size: 594 stamps per revolution
\nPlate Number: \u201cP\u201d followed by four (4) single digits
\nCoil Number Frequency: Plate number every 27th stamp below stamp image<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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