| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | August 3, 2017 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Quantity | 12,000,000 |
| Denomination |
First-Class Mail® Forever
|
| Denomination Value | $0.49 | Color | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Perforation or Dimension | 1.56 x 0.98 in/39.62 x 24.89 mm |
| Series | Protect Pollinators |
| Series Time Span | 2017 |
| Issue Location | Richmond, VA 23232 |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|
Pay tribute to a vital part of our ecosystem with this new set of five Protect Pollinators First Day Covers. Each #6 ¾ envelope bears an affixed Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue postmark.
The Protect Pollinators stamps feature two of North America’s iconic insect pollinators: the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and the western honeybee (Apis mellifera), which is also called the European honeybee. In the stamp pane, these insect species are shown pollinating five plants native to North America.
The standard four-bar cancellation marks the date and location of stamp issuance: August 3, 2017, Richmond, VA 23232.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 475216
Pay tribute to a vital part of our ecosystem with this new set of five Protect Pollinators Digital Color Postmark First Day Covers. Each #6 ¾ envelope bears an affixed Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue color postmark.
The Protect Pollinators stamps feature two of North America’s iconic insect pollinators: the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and the western honeybee (Apis mellifera), which is also called the European honeybee. In the stamp pane, these insect species are shown pollinating five plants native to North America.
The digital color postmark features monarch butterflies flitting about goldenrod blooms. Also included is the stamp title, as well as the date and location of stamp issuance: August 3, 2017, Richmond, VA 23232.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 475221
Pay tribute to a vital part of our ecosystem and recognize the First Day of Issue of the Protect Pollinators Forever® stamp, with this new official ceremony program and cover.
The full-color program features the First Day Ceremony agenda and participants on one side, with a narrative about the stamp design on the reverse.
The program is tucked inside a colorful 9 × 6-inch envelope bearing an affixed Forever® stamp and the official First Day of Issue cancellation. Also included are the words “First Day of Issue Ceremony Program” and “Celebrate the Art of Stamps” along with the official United States Postal Service® logo.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 475230
Pay tribute to a vital part of our ecosystem with this keepsake combination: one pane of 20 Protect Pollinators Forever® stamps and five Digital Color Postmark First Day Covers.
The Protect Pollinators stamps feature two of North America’s iconic insect pollinators: the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and the western honeybee (Apis mellifera), which is also called the European honeybee. In the stamp pane, these insect species are shown pollinating five plants native to North America.
The digital color postmark features monarch butterflies flitting about goldenrod blooms. Also included is the stamp title, as well as the date and location of stamp issuance: August 3, 2017, Richmond, VA 23232.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 475210
Pay tribute to a vital part of our ecosystem with this new Protect Pollinators American Commemorative Panel®.
Printed on sturdy card stock, the 8 ½ x 11 ¼-inch panel includes a strip of five Protect Pollinators Forever® stamps in a protective acetate mount, and features a narrative about two of North America’s iconic insect pollinators: the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and the western honeybee.
Using the intaglio printing technique – bee and butterfly graphics appear on the upper left side of the panel.
Quantities are limited.
SKUs featured on this page: 475233
Pay tribute to a vital part of our ecosystem with this new Protect Pollinators Stamp Ceremony Memento.
This brand new collectible contains the First Day of Issue Ceremony Invitation, the First Day of Issue Ceremony Program, a set of five Digital Color Postmark First Day Covers, and a pane of 20 Protect Pollinators Forever® stamps.
The Protect Pollinators stamps feature two of North America’s iconic insect pollinators: the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and the western honeybee (Apis mellifera), which is also called the European honeybee. In the stamp pane, these insect species are shown pollinating five plants native to North America.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 475234
On August 3, 2017, in Richmond, VA, the U.S. Postal Service® will issue the Protect Pollinators stamps (Forever® priced at 49 cents), in five designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps. The Protect Pollinators $9.80 pane of 20 stamps may not be split, and the stamps may not be sold individually. The stamps will go on sale nationwide August 3, 2017.
The U.S. Postal Service pays tribute to the beauty and importance of pollinators with stamps depicting two of our continent’s most iconic: the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and the western honeybee (Apis mellifera), each shown industriously pollinating a variety of plants native to North America.
The stamps feature:
The remainder of the stamps in this pane recur in a scattered arrangement reminiscent of a field of wildflowers. The selvage photograph features a monarch and a goldenrod — a different view of the same two species depicted on one of the stamps (photo by Justin Fowler). These particular species exemplify the ecological service provided by all pollinators, which include other insects, birds, and bats. Trending declines in their populations alert us that pollinators now need mindful human intervention in order to thrive. Individuals can help butterflies, bees, and other pollinators by planting pollinator gardens that include native flowers or heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables. Art director Derry Noyes designed this stamp pane with existing photographs.