United States Postal Service Sailboats 2023 Postcard Rate Postage Stamps, Blue, Teal

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What are these stamps used for? A: These United States Postal Service stamps are specifically designed for mailing postcards. The word 'POSTCARD' is printed on each stamp to indicate its intended usage for postcard postage.
• Q: What is the postage value of these stamps? A: These are non-denominated stamps, meaning they do not have a specific dollar amount printed on them. They are valid for the postcard rate as set by the United States Postal Service at the time of purchase and printing. Like Forever stamps, they will always be valid for the postcard rate printed on them, regardless of future postage increases.
• Q: How many stamps are included in one purchase? A: Each purchase includes 5 sheets of stamps, with each sheet containing 20 stamps. This means you will receive a total of 100 stamps per order.
• Q: What is the design of these stamps? A: The stamps feature two different colorful, abstract graphic illustrations of sailboats created by artist Libby VanderPloeg. The designs aim to capture the joyful essence and favorite pastime of sailing in America.
• Q: Are these stamps suitable for international postcard mail? A: These stamps are intended for domestic postcard mail within the United States. For international postcard mail, you may need additional postage depending on the destination country's international rates.
• Q: Can I use these stamps on regular letters? A: These stamps are specifically designated for postcards. While they will always be valid for the postcard rate, using them on standard letters may require additional postage if the letter's postage cost exceeds the postcard rate.
• Q: What does 'non-denominated' mean for these stamps? A: Non-denominated means the stamps do not have a specific monetary value printed on them. They are valid for the postage rate that the United States Postal Service has designated for postcards. This ensures their usability even if the standard postcard rate changes in the future.
• Q: What are the colors featured on the stamps? A: The stamps feature the colors blue and teal, reflecting the maritime theme of sailing.
• Q: Who designed these stamps? A: The stamps were illustrated by Libby VanderPloeg, who drew inspiration from her childhood memories of growing up in a harbor town.
• Q: Are these stamps limited edition? A: These stamps are part of the United States Postal Service's regular offerings for 2023 and are not specified as limited edition. However, postal issues can sometimes be retired, so it's always good to purchase them when available if you plan to use them.