The Complete Guide to US Flag Stamps from 2007 to 2023

Introduction of USPS US Flag Stamps

The US flag is one of the most recognizable symbols of the nation, and it has been featured on many stamps over the years. In 2007, the US Postal Service (USPS) introduced a new type of stamp called Forever Stamp, which has no expiration sate and can be used to mail a one-ounce letter regardless of the current price of stamps.

The first Forever Stamp issued by the USPS was a US Flag stamp, featuring an image of the American flag waving in the wind against a blue sky. Since then, the USPS has issued several other US Flag stamps with different designs and prices. In this article, we will give you a complete guide to US Flag stamps from 2007 to 2023, including their issue dates, values, formats, and descriptions.

US Flag Stamp 2007: The First Forever Stamp

The US Flag stamp from 2007 was the first Forever Stamp issued by the USPS. It was designed by Terrence W. McCaffrey and Ethel Kessler, and printed by Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd. It was issued on April 12, 2007, at the price of 41 cents each.

At that time, the price of a regular first-class stamp was also 41 cents, so there was no difference between buying a US Flag stamp or any other stamp. However, the USPS announced that it would raise the price of stamps to 42 cents on May 14, 2007, just a month after the US Flag stamps were issued.

This meant that anyone who bought the US Flag stamps before May 14 could save one cent per letter by using them after the price increase. That may not sound like much, but if you mail a lot of letters, it can add up over time.

The US Flag stamp from 2007 was available in coils of 100 and booklets of 20.

US Flag Stamp 2008: A Slight Change

The US Flag stamp from 2008 had a slightly different design and color scheme than the 2007 stamp. The flag was shown against a white background, with a light blue sky above it. It was designed by Terrence W. McCaffrey and Ethel Kessler, and printed by Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd. It was issued on January 8, 2008, at the price of 42 cents each.

At that time, the price of a regular first-class stamp was also 42 cents, so there was no difference between buying a US Flag stamp or any other stamp. However, the USPS announced that it would raise the price of stamps to 44 cents on May 11, 2009.

This meant that anyone who bought the US Flag stamps before May 11 could save two cents per letter by using them after the price increase.

The US Flag stamp from 2008 was available in coils of 100 and booklets of 20.

US Flag Stamp 2010: A Darker Sky

The US Flag stamp from 2010 had a similar design as the 2008 stamp, but with a darker blue sky. It was designed by Terrence W. McCaffrey and Ethel Kessler, and printed by Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd. It was issued on April 12, 2010, at the price of 44 cents each.

At that time, the price of a regular first-class stamp was also 44 cents, so there was no difference between buying a US Flag stamp or any other stamp. However, the USPS announced that it would raise the price of stamps to 45 cents on January 22, 2012.

This meant that anyone who bought the US Flag stamps before January 22 could save one cent per letter by using them after the price increase.

The US Flag stamp from 2010 was available in coils of 100 and booklets of 20.

US Flag Stamp 2012: Two New Designs

The USPS issued two US Flag stamps with different designs in 2012. One featured a close-up view of the flag waving in the wind, with red and white stripes filling most of the stamp. The other featured a distant view of the flag flying over a farm field, with blue sky and clouds above it. They were designed by Terrence W. McCaffrey and Ethel Kessler, and printed by Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd. They were issued on January 27, 2012, at the price of 45 cents each.

The US Flag stamps from 2012 were available in coils of 100 and booklets of 20.

US Flag Stamp 2014: A Star-Spangled Banner

The US Flag stamp from 2014 featured an image of the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The stamp was based on a photograph by Gary Clark, and was designed by Phil Jordan. It was printed by Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd. It was issued on January 28, 2014, at the price of 49 cents each.

The US Flag stamp from 2014 was available in coils of 100 and booklets of 20.

US Flag Stamp 2016: Two Graphic Designs

The USPS issued two US Flag stamps with different graphic designs in 2016. One featured a stylized image of the flag against a white background, with the word “USA” in large letters below it. The other featured a photograph of the flag flying over Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, MD, where Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the War of 1812. They were designed by Antonio Alcalá and Greg Breeding, and printed by Banknote Corporation of America. They were issued on January 29, 2016, at the price of 47 cents each.

The US Flag stamps from 2016 were available in coils of 100 and booklets of 20.

US Flag Stamp 2017: four different formats and printers

The USPS issued US Flag stamps in 2017 with four different formats and printers. They were:

• A coil of 100 stamps printed by Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd, featuring a photograph of the flag waving in the wind against a blue sky. The stamp was issued on January 27, 2017, at the price of 49 cents each.
• A booklet of 10 stamps printed by Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd, featuring the same design as the coil of 100 stamps. The stamp was issued on January 27, 2017, at the price of 49 cents each.
• A booklet of 20 stamps printed by Banknote Corporation of America, featuring a photograph of the flag flying over a farm field with blue sky and clouds above it. The stamp was issued on February 9, 2017, at the price of 49 cents each.
• A coil of 100 stamps printed by Banknote Corporation of America, featuring the same design as the booklet of 20 stamps. The stamp was issued on February 9, 2017, at the price of 49 cents each.

US Flag Stamp 2018: A Muted Design

The US Flag stamp from 2018 featured a graphic image of the flag against a white background, similar to the 2016 stamp. However, this stamp had more muted colors and softer edges. It was designed by Antonio Alcalá and Greg Breeding, and printed by Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd and Banknote Corporation of America. It was issued on February 9, 2018, at the price of 50 cents each.

The US Flag stamp from 2018 was available in coils of 100 and booklets of 20.

US Flag Stamp 2019: Two different Design

The USPS issued two different US Flag stamps with different designs and formats. One stamp featured an illustration of the flag flying high above the city skyline at sunrise, with rays of light shining through it. The other stamp featured a photograph of the flag flying at half-staff in front of the U.S. Capitol building at sunset, honoring those who have died serving their country. The stamps were issued on February 3, 2019, at the price of 55 cents each. They were designed by Antonio Alcalá and Greg Breeding, and printed by Banknote Corporation of America. The stamps were available in coils of 100 and booklets of 20.

US Flag Stamp 2020: Two Scenic Views

The USPS issued two US Flag stamps with different scenic views in 2020. One featured an illustration of the flag flying high above the city skyline at sunrise, with rays of light shining through it. The other featured a photograph of the flag flying at half-staff in front of the U.S. Capitol building at sunset, honoring those who have died serving their country. They were designed by Antonio Alcalá and Greg Breeding, and printed by Banknote Corporation of America. They were issued on February 3, 2020, at the price of 55 cents each.

The US Flag stamps from 2020 were available in coils of 100 and booklets of 20.

US Flag Stamp 2021: Three flags Design

The USPS issued a new set of US Flag stamps with a single design, featuring three flags arranged in a circular formation. The stamp art was painted using gouache on gesso board, and was based on three separate photographs of the same flag taken seconds apart. The stamps were issued on January 10, 2021, at the price of 55 cents each. They were designed by Laura Stutzman and Ethel Kessler, and printed by Banknote Corporation of America. The stamps were available in panes of 20, booklets of 20, and coils of 100, 3,000 and 10,000.

US Flag Stamp 2022: A Vivid Design

The USPS issued another US Flag stamp with an illustration of the flag flying high above the city skyline at sunrise, similar to the 2020 stamp. However, this stamp had more vivid colors and sharper details. It was designed by Antonio Alcalá and Greg Breeding, and printed by Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd and Banknote Corporation of America. It was issued on January 9, 2022, at the price of 58 cents each.

The US Flag stamp from 2022 was available in coils of 100 and booklets of 20.

US Flag Stamp 2023: A Freedom Design

The USPS announced that it will issue another US Flag stamp with a straightforward graphic design of Old Glory, similar to the 2007 stamp. However, this stamp will have the word “FREEDOM” in gray and, below it, “FOREVER/USA.” The stamp will be available in panes of 20, booklets of 20, and coils of 100, 3,000 and 10,000. The stamp will be issued on April 10, 2023, at the price of 63 cents each.

The US Flag stamp from 2023 will be available in panes of 20, booklets of 20, and coils of 100, 3,000 and 10,000.

Conclusion

These are some of the US Flag stamps that have been issued from 2007 to 2023. They show how the USPS has celebrated the U.S. flag with different designs and prices over the years. They also show how Forever Stamps have helped customers save money on postage as prices have increased.

If you want to learn more about US Flag stamps and other Forever Stamps, you can visit usps.com or TheUSPSStamps.com for more information. You can also buy these stamps online or at your local Post Office.

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