In 2007, the U.S. Postal Service issued the Forever stamp, which will always be valid as First-Class postage on standard envelopes weighing one ounce or less, regardless of any subsequent increases in the First-Class rate. The stamp art depicts the Liberty Bell, which is perhaps the most prominent and recognizable symbol associated with American independence. Over the years, the historic significance of the bell's message has transcended our national borders, and today the Liberty Bell is an international icon of freedom. Replicas of the Liberty Bell exist in all fifty states and the District of Columbia.
The stamp art features a computer-generated image of the Liberty Bell by nationally acclaimed artist Tom Engeman of Brunswick, Maryland. His previous projects for the Postal Service include stamped cards for Carlsbad Caverns National Park (2002), Ohio University (2003), and Columbia University (2003), as well as the 2003 American Eagle definitive stamp, and the National World War II Memorial stamp issued in 2004.
Am I correct in believing that the Forever Stamp has no postal value whatever other than its use on First-Class letters weighing less than one ounce?
That is, you cannot add additional stamps to the Forever Stamp to meet an added charge due to weighing over one ounce.
Or, is this stamp always worth (for mailing purposes) the value of the then-existing First Class letter rate? If so, you could put multiples of these stamps (bought at say 41 cents each) on a heavy package and thereby save quite a lot of money.
Posted by: Ken | September 20, 2008 at 07:31 AM