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February 19th, 2016
Credit: U.S. Postal Service
On February 22, 2016, the United States Postal Service will release a new, one-ounce, international-rate stamp: A commemorative stamp.
Why? Because exploration of the Moon has always been an international endeavor, explains the U.S. Postal Service.
To distinguish this stamp from other Forever stamps, the shape of the international stamp is round and bears the words “Global Forever.”
The Moon features a detailed photograph of the full moon. The image captures the brilliant surface of Earth’s only natural satellite. The selvage features a tree line silhouetted against the night sky. The new Global Forever stamps are being issued in self-adhesive panes of 10. The stamp is issued at the $1.20 price.
How to order
Customers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail.
They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, at The Postal Store® website at: https://store.usps.com/store/ … or by calling 800-782-6724.
They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
The Moon Stamp
Special Events
PO Box 92282
Washington, D.C. 20090-2282
For more information on this stamp, go to:
http://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2016/pb22435/html/info_008.htm
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