$2 Floral Geometry Stamps - 2022
2022 Floral Geometry
- The first stamp in the Floral Geometry set (issued alongside the 2022 $5 stamp)
- Intended for use on packages, large envelopes, and other mailings requiring a higher amount of postage
Stamp Category: Definitive
Value: $2
First Day of Issue: June 20, 2022
First Day City: Kansas City, Missouri
Quantity Issued: 19,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Foil stamping, Offset, Microprint
Format: Panes of 10
Tagging: Phosphor, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: Began the Floral Geometry set issued to cover higher mail rates for packages, large envelopes, and other heavier items.
About the stamp design: Includes a watercolor background, foil-stamped details, and typography to create an elegant, ornate look. The design is intended to mimic the geometric patterns found in flowers in nature. The stamp was designed and created by Spaeth Hill.
First Day City: There was no First Day of Issue Ceremony, but the First Day of Issue postmark was from Kansas City, Missouri, home to USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services.
About the Floral Geometry set: The first two were the $2 and $5 stamps issued in 2022. As the denomination increases, so does the complexity of the geometric design of the stamp, with the $10 being the most complex up to 2023. All stamps include watercolor backgrounds and foil stamping. They were all created by Spaeth Hill.
History the stamp represents: We all know flowers are beautiful and enjoyable to look at. What you may not know is that some blooms have a certain geometric principle that makes them especially pleasing to the eye. This principle is called the Fibonacci spiral, based on the Fibonacci sequence.
The Fibonacci sequence is a never-ending list of numbers in which each number is the sum of the two previous numbers. The first few numbers in the sequence are 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, and 55. This sequence was introduced in India around 200 BC, but wasn’t brought to Europe until the 1200s. It was named after an Italian mathematician who published the principle in his 1202 book Liber Abaci.
The Fibonacci sequence can be used to create a series of connected squares with each square having sides of a length corresponding to the next number in the sequence. When these squares are positioned in a clockwise or counterclockwise orientation around each other, a spiral can be drawn by connecting opposite corners – creating the Fibonacci spiral.
The Fibonacci spiral can be found in countless forms throughout nature. Some of the most prominent examples are nautilus shells and flower heads. Look closely the next time you see a sunflower. You’re sure to see these amazing spirals!
Frequently Asked Questions
How it works?
A Forever® stamp is for sending domestic mail weighing up to 1 oz via First-Class Mail®.
Purpose: Send letters and cards up to 1 oz (approximately 4 sheets of regular, 8-1/2" x 11" paper in a rectangular envelope)
within the U.S., including U.S. territories and military bases overseas.
Value: Always valid for the First-Class Mail 1 oz rate, even if postage rates increase. Visit First-Class Mail and Postage to view
current rates.
Other Uses: Pair this stamp’s value with other postage to meet mailing costs when additional postage is required.
Use the Retail Postage Calculator to determine the exact cost of your mail.
Why is "FOREVER" crossed out in the image?
So the lines in your picture:
- It does not mean that the stamp has expired;
- It does not mean that you cannot continue to use it;
- Nor a postmark;
- It's just an artificial anti-copying line added to the display image.
Note: If the physical stamp you receive actually has this crossed line printed on it, be cautious. It may be a display sample, a replica or a fake stamp, rather than a normal usable stamp.
What are the common types of stamps, and how do they differ?
- Forever Stamp: Valid for standard domestic letters within the U.S. These stamps typically do not bear a fixed face value; they remain valid for mailing a standard one-ounce letter at the current rate, even if postage prices increase in the future.
- Global Forever Stamp: Primarily used for standard international letters or postcards sent from the U.S. to other countries. The main difference between this and a standard Forever Stamp lies in its scope of use and postage value.
- Postcard Stamp: Designed specifically for domestic postcards that meet USPS size standards; the postage rate is typically lower than that for standard letters.
- Additional Ounce Stamp: Used to cover the cost of weight exceeding the first ounce; these are usually used in conjunction with a Forever Stamp or other stamps.
- Two-Ounce and Three-Ounce Stamps: Suitable for heavier letters, greeting cards, wedding invitations, or multi-page documents, eliminating the need to combine multiple stamps to cover the required postage.
- Fixed-Value Stamps: These stamps display a specific monetary value (e.g., 1¢, 5¢, or other amounts) and are primarily used to make up postage differences or in combination with other stamps.
- Commemorative and Thematic Stamps: Typically issued to mark historical events, cultural or artistic themes, holidays, notable figures, animals, or natural landscapes. While suitable for regular mail, these stamps are also popular among collectors due to their unique designs and limited release periods.
It is important to note that a stamp's theme and its postage class can overlap; for example, a holiday-themed stamp might also be a Forever Stamp. When purchasing, check for markings such as FOREVER, GLOBAL, POSTCARD, ADDITIONAL OUNCE, or a specific face value to confirm the stamp's intended use.
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