23 for ’23

USPS announces next year’s stamps

Oct. 24, 2022 at 10:01 a.m. ET

The Postal Service has announced 23 stamp releases for 2023.

The Postal Service has announced 23 stamp releases for 2023:

• Year of the Rabbit, the fourth in the 12-stamp Lunar New Year series, featuring a three-dimensional mask depicting a rabbit;

• Love, two designs in vintage-valentine style of a kitten and a puppy resting their paws on a big red heart;

• Great Smoky Mountains, a Priority Mail Express stamp displaying the natural beauty of the most visited national park in the United States;

• U.S. Flag, a flag placed atop the word “freedom” in capital letters;

• Ernest J. Gaines, a Black Heritage stamp honoring the author of “A Lesson Before Dying”;

• Floral Geometry, a $10-denominated stamp similar to 2022’s $2 and $5 denominations;

• Piñatas!, four vibrant depictions of the traditional Mexican party favorite;

• Red Fox, a 40-cent stamp with a pencil-and-watercolor illustration of Vulpes vulpes;

• Sailboats, two abstract graphic designs celebrating a favorite American leisure activity;

• Snow Globes, four holiday-themed winter wonderlands;

• Thinking of You, five playful graphic illustrations for birthdays, congratulations and more;

• Tulip Blossoms, 10 beautiful bulbs in extreme close-up;

• Winter Woodland Animals, four abstract illustrations of forest creatures;

• Chief Standing Bear, honoring the Ponca chieftain who won his freedom in court, setting an important legal precedent for Native Americans;

• Endangered Species, a photographic tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, with 20 images of endangered animals;

• Railroad Stations, five digital illustrations of architectural depots;

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a tribute to the 107th Supreme Court justice and passionate proponent of equality;

• Toni Morrison, honoring the author whose novels on the African American experience won her a Nobel Prize;

• Roy Lichtenstein, five pop art designs from the iconic American artist;

• Waterfalls, 12 photographic images of American cascades;

• Women’s Soccer, a celebration of the sport’s growth in the United States;

• School Bus, an additional-ounce stamp that pays tribute to the humble yellow vehicle that ensures millions of children get safely to and from school; and

• Patriotic Block, a nondenominated, nonprofit stamp with a red, white and blue graphic suggestive of the U.S. flag.

“These miniature works of art highlight our unique American culture and offer a broad selection for those looking to collect stamps or send their mail around the nation or the world,” said USPS Stamp Services Director William Gicker.

The Postal Service announced the stamps on Oct. 24. The designs are preliminary and subject to change.

All of the releases will be Forever stamps, unless otherwise noted.

Additional 2023 stamps will be announced later.

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Chief Standing Bear honors the Ponca chieftain who successfully sued the U.S. government for his freedom in 1879. The court ruled that a Native American was a person under the law and had an inherent right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.Chief Standing Bear honors the Ponca chieftain who successfully sued the U.S. government for his freedom in 1879. The court ruled that a Native American was a person under the law and had an inherent right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.

USPS marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with Endangered Species, 20 stamps whose images were taken from photographer Joel Sartore’s “Photo Ark,” a project to document as many species as possible.USPS marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with Endangered Species, 20 stamps whose images were taken from photographer Joel Sartore’s “Photo Ark,” a project to document as many species as possible.

Ernest J. Gaines, author of “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” and “A Lesson Before Dying,” is the luminary on the 46th stamp in the Black Heritage series.Ernest J. Gaines, author of “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” and “A Lesson Before Dying,” is the luminary on the 46th stamp in the Black Heritage series.

The Floral Geometry stamps mimic the symmetry of the flower patterns found in nature. This $10 stamp joins 2022’s $2 and $5 denominations in the Floral Geometry group.The Floral Geometry stamps mimic the symmetry of the flower patterns found in nature. This $10 stamp joins 2022’s $2 and $5 denominations in the Floral Geometry group.

A red-tailed hawk glides near Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains on this Priority Mail Express stamp.A red-tailed hawk glides near Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains on this Priority Mail Express stamp.

The latest in the Love series marks 50 years since the first Love stamp was issued. The two designs — puppy and kitten — call to mind vintage valentines.The latest in the Love series marks 50 years since the first Love stamp was issued. The two designs — puppy and kitten — call to mind vintage valentines.

Party time: The Piñatas! stamps come in four designs – two donkeys and two seven-pointed stars – celebrating the traditional Mexican fiesta favorite.Party time: The Piñatas! stamps come in four designs – two donkeys and two seven-pointed stars – celebrating the traditional Mexican fiesta favorite.

The Red Fox 40-cent stamp features a pencil-and-watercolor illustration of the canny canid by wildlife artist Dugald Stermer (1936-2011).The Red Fox 40-cent stamp features a pencil-and-watercolor illustration of the canny canid by wildlife artist Dugald Stermer (1936-2011).

Roy Lichtenstein features five designs from the pop art luminary: Standing Explosion (Red) (porcelain enamel on steel sculpture, 1965); Modern Painting I (oil and magna on canvas, 1966); Still Life with Crystal Bowl (oil and magna on canvas, 1972); Still Life with Goldfish (oil and magna on canvas, 1972); and Portrait of a Woman (oil and magna on linen, 1979).Roy Lichtenstein features five designs from the pop art luminary: Standing Explosion (Red) (porcelain enamel on steel sculpture, 1965); Modern Painting I (oil and magna on canvas, 1966); Still Life with Crystal Bowl (oil and magna on canvas, 1972); Still Life with Goldfish (oil and magna on canvas, 1972); and Portrait of a Woman (oil and magna on linen, 1979).

Sailboats stamps invoke the serene joy of a sunny day spent gliding on the water.Sailboats stamps invoke the serene joy of a sunny day spent gliding on the water.

Snow Globes feature four holiday scenes suspended in magical winter wonderlands.Snow Globes feature four holiday scenes suspended in magical winter wonderlands.

Thinking of You stamps come in five light-hearted designs perfect for birthday cards, good luck wishes and more.Thinking of You stamps come in five light-hearted designs perfect for birthday cards, good luck wishes and more.

Tulip Blossoms aesthetically zoom in on 10 beautiful blooms.Tulip Blossoms aesthetically zoom in on 10 beautiful blooms.

The latest U.S. flag stamp, with Old Glory sitting atop the word “freedom,” will be available in panes and booklets of 20 and coils of 100, 3,000 and 10,000.The latest U.S. flag stamp, with Old Glory sitting atop the word “freedom,” will be available in panes and booklets of 20 and coils of 100, 3,000 and 10,000.

Winter Woodland Animals stamps celebrate four denizens of North American forests in colorful, graphic glory: a deer, owl, rabbit and fox.Winter Woodland Animals stamps celebrate four denizens of North American forests in colorful, graphic glory: a deer, owl, rabbit and fox.

Year of the Rabbit is the fourth in the Lunar New Year series. The stamp features an elaborate rabbit mask adorned with meaningful symbols and colors.Year of the Rabbit is the fourth in the Lunar New Year series. The stamp features an elaborate rabbit mask adorned with meaningful symbols and colors.

Railroad Stations showcases five architectural jewels that still play important roles in their communities: Tamaqua Station in Pennsylvania; Point of Rocks Station in Maryland; Main Street Station in Richmond, VA; Santa Fe Station in San Bernardino, CA; and Union Terminal in Cincinnati. Passenger trains stop at all but Tamaqua.Railroad Stations showcases five architectural jewels that still play important roles in their communities: Tamaqua Station in Pennsylvania; Point of Rocks Station in Maryland; Main Street Station in Richmond, VA; Santa Fe Station in San Bernardino, CA; and Union Terminal in Cincinnati. Passenger trains stop at all but Tamaqua.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, known as “RBG” to fans, honors the Supreme Court justice who was a champion of equality.Ruth Bader Ginsburg, known as “RBG” to fans, honors the Supreme Court justice who was a champion of equality.

Toni Morrison pays tribute to the author of “The Bluest Eye,” “Song of Solomon” and “Beloved,” profound, wide-ranging novels of the African American experience that earned the author and professor a Nobel Prize in Literature.Toni Morrison pays tribute to the author of “The Bluest Eye,” “Song of Solomon” and “Beloved,” profound, wide-ranging novels of the African American experience that earned the author and professor a Nobel Prize in Literature.

Women’s Soccer depicts a female soccer player in action, an homage to the growth of the sport in the United States.Women’s Soccer depicts a female soccer player in action, an homage to the growth of the sport in the United States.

Waterfalls depicts 12 photographs of noteworthy falls in the United States.Waterfalls depicts 12 photographs of noteworthy falls in the United States.

School Bus is an additional-ounce stamp that celebrates the iconic yellow shuttle that ferries children safely to school and back. It will come in panes of 20 and coils of 1,000.School Bus is an additional-ounce stamp that celebrates the iconic yellow shuttle that ferries children safely to school and back. It will come in panes of 20 and coils of 1,000.

Patriotic Block is a nondenominated stamp intended for bulk mailings by authorized nonprofit organizations. It features the colors and components of a U.S. flag in a graphic display and will be sold in coils of 3,000 and 10,000.Patriotic Block is a nondenominated stamp intended for bulk mailings by authorized nonprofit organizations. It features the colors and components of a U.S. flag in a graphic display and will be sold in coils of 3,000 and 10,000.

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