2019 Uncle Sam’s Hat Stamps
2019 Uncle Sam’s Hat (Coil)
• A re-issue of the 2017 Uncle Sam’s Hat sheet stamp
Stamp Category: Definitive
Value: Additional Ounce Rate
First Day of Issue: January 27, 2019
First Day City: Kansas City, Missouri
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset, Microprint
Format: Coils of 100
Tagging: Phosphor Tagged Paper, Overall
Why the stamp was issued: To cover the postage rate for an additional ounce as well as continue the tradition of issuing patriotic definitive stamps.
About the stamp design: Pictures eight top hats in Uncle Sam’s signature style (red and white vertical stripes above a blue band with a white star and gray brim). Beneath each hat is an oval in different colors representing the racial and ethnic diversity of the United States. Designed by Antonio Alcalá.
Special design details: Same design as the 2017 Uncle Sam’s Hat sheet stamp.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Cancellation was from Kansas City, Missouri, headquarters of Cancellation Services.
History the stamp represents: Uncle Sam is a well-known symbol of the United States and has been honored on many US postage stamps over the years. In 2017, the iconic star-spangled man was pictured on the stamp used to cover postage on an additional ounce. When the rate changed in 2019, the design was re-printed. The original stamps were printed in sheets, while the 2019 stamps were on coils.
When Uncle Sam was first introduced by Thomas Nast and James Montgomery Flagg, he was depicted as a white man with white hair and a beard. This image of the patriotic figure made a big impact, and it is how he has been pictured ever since. The 2017 and 2019 Uncle Sam’s Hat stamps took his traditional look and updated it for the modern age.
These new stamps picture eight images representing Uncle Sam. Each has a different skin color and no face or hair. The diversity of the American people has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. This design is a way of saying anyone can be Uncle Sam – no matter what age, gender, or race – as long as they love their country. In a world full of conflicting political views and ever-challenging obstacles, the idea of solidarity despite differences of opinion was more important than ever in 2019.
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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