{"id":18578,"date":"2024-11-16T22:12:13","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T03:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=18578"},"modified":"2025-09-05T12:14:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T16:14:14","slug":"luna-moth-nonmachineable-surcharge-us-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=18578","title":{"rendered":"Luna Moth (Nonmachineable Surcharge) (US 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

This new stamp for irregularly sized envelopes features a luna moth (Actias luna), considered one of the most beautiful moths in the United States. Artist Joseph Scheer created this composite image by using a high-resolution scanner with extended focus to capture multiple layers of a preserved moth. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp.<\/p>\n

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

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Updated September 5th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span>
\nFrom the Postal Bulletin<\/em>: “In the article \u201cStamp Announcement 25-28: Luna Moth,\u201d in Postal Bulletin 22681 (7-24-25, page 41), the technical details table stated the Press Sheet Size however, Press Sheets are not available for this stamp.” We have indicated the correction below in the Tech Spechs.<\/p>\n

Updated July 24th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span>
\nHere is the official first-day postmark for this issue: \"\"<\/a>In addition, the National Topical Stamp Show postmark for that day of the Great American Stamp Show may be of interest:\"\"<\/a>It measures 1.868″ x 1.8471″<\/p>\n

From the Postal Bulletin:<\/em>
\nOn August 16, 2025, in Schaumburg, IL, the United States Postal Service\u00ae will issue the Luna Moth stamp (Non-denominated, priced at the Non-machineable Surcharge rate) in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 124300). This stamp will go on sale nationwide August 16, 2025, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.<\/p>\n

A pale green luna moth graces the latest non-machineable stamp for use on irregularly-sized envelopes, such as square greeting cards, invitations, or announcements. The stamp art was created using a high-resolution scanner with extended focus, which captured multiple layers of the preserved moth individually to ensure that all parts appeared in sharp focus. The final image was a composite of these images. Noted for their lovely green coloring and larger than average size, luna moths (Actias luna) are among the most beautiful moths in the United States. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp with an existing image by Joseph Scheer.<\/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. 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 Luna Moth 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 December 16, 2025.<\/p>\n

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

Issue: Luna Moth Stamp
\nItem Number: 124300
\nDenomination & Type of Issue: Non-machineable Surcharge
\nFormat: Pane of 20 (1 design)
\nSeries: N\/A
\nIssue Date & City: August 16, 2025, Schaumburg, IL 60194
\nArt Director: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
\nDesigner: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
\nArtist: Joseph Scheer, Hornell, NY
\nModeler: Sandra Lane \/ Michelle Finn
\nManufacturing Process: Offset, Flexographic
\nPrinter: Banknote Corporation of America
\nPress Type: Gallus RCS
\nStamps per Pane: 20
\nPrint Quantity: 25,000,000 stamps
\nPaper Type: Phosphor, Block Tag
\nAdhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
\nColors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, PMS 2441 C
\nStamp Orientation: Square
\nImage Area (w x h): 1.085 x 1.085 in.\/27.559 x 27.559 mm.
\nOverall Size (w x h): 1.225 x 1.225 in.\/31.115 x 31.115 mm.
\nFull Pane Size (w x h): 5.9 x 7.12 in.\/149.86 x 180.848 mm.
\nPress Sheets Size (w x h): 11.8000 x 21.3600 in. \/ 299.7200 x 542.5400 mm<\/del>.
\nPlate Size: 120 stamps per revolution
\nPlate Number: \u201dB\u201d followed by five (5) single digits
\nMarginal Markings:
\nFront: Header: Luna Moth \u2022 Plate number in four corners
\nBack: \u00a92024 USPS \u2022 USPS logo \u2022 Two barcodes (124300) \u2022 Plate position diagram (6) \u2022 Promotional text<\/p>\n

Updated February 12th<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis stamp will be issued on Saturday, August 16, at Great American Stamp Show in Schaumburg, Ill., in the same room as the American Philatelic Society’s general membership meeting. This will not be a “headquarters” ceremony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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