USPS announces the new 2024 stamp lineup

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The United States Postal Service has officially unveiled a captivating selection of stamps to be released in 2024, offering a diverse array of subjects and designs that serve as miniature works of art. These stamps not only celebrate American culture, history, and people but also allow individuals to express themselves through their choice of postage.

Lisa Bobb-Semple, the acting Stamp Services director for USPS, emphasized the importance of stamps as both artistic and meaningful forms of communication, stating, “Stamps are miniature works of art and often tell a story that highlights our American culture, our people, or an important point in our history. The 2024 stamps were designed to offer the American public a broad array of choices for those looking to collect stamps or send a special message.”

While the Postal Service has shared a partial list of the stamps, more designs will be unveiled in the coming weeks and months. Please note that all stamp designs are preliminary and subject to change.

Here is a sneak peek of what’s in store for 2024:

1. Lunar New Year/Year of the Dragon: The fifth stamp in the Lunar New Year series celebrates the Year of the Dragon. This stamp presents a contemporary take on the traditional paper-cut folk art masks used in Lunar New Year parades. Designed by Antonio Alcalá with original art by Camille Chew, it features a three-dimensional dragon mask with intricate patterns and colors symbolizing auspicious meanings.
2. Love: The 2024 Love stamp showcases a stylized bird carrying a message of love in its beak against a vibrant red background. Designed by Antonio Alcalá with original digital illustration by Katie Kirk, it conveys heartfelt emotions with simplicity and elegance.
3. U.S. Flags: This stamp series continues to honor the U.S. flag with majestic depictions of Old Glory waving in different lighting conditions. Illustrator Laura Stutzman’s designs capture the flag’s enduring symbolism and the beauty of the sky.
4. Constance Baker Motley: The 47th stamp in the Black Heritage series pays tribute to Constance Baker Motley (1921–2005), the first African American woman to argue a case before the United States Supreme Court and to serve as a federal judge. Charly Palmer’s portrait, featuring stenciled circular shapes and bold brushstrokes, exudes both strength and grace.
5. $1 Floral Geometry: Building upon the $2 and $5 stamps issued in 2022 and the $10 stamp from 2023, the $1 Floral Geometry stamp boasts an elegant and contemporary design. Its overlapping geometric shapes mimic the symmetry of natural floral patterns. The watercolor background and foil-stamped design create a sophisticated look.
6. Pillars of Creation (Priority Mail): This stamp presents a high-definition infrared image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing the stunning Pillars of Creation formation within the Eagle Nebula. By assigning colors to various wavelengths, this digitized image unveils a celestial landscape, including burgeoning stars and distant galaxies.
7. Cosmic Cliffs (Priority Mail Express): Another remarkable image from the James Webb Space Telescope, this stamp showcases a digitally colored depiction of the Cosmic Cliffs of the Carina Nebula. It illustrates the invisible bands of mid-infrared light, including developing stars, dust clouds, and celestial beauty.
8. Low Denomination Flowers (1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 cents): A fresh series of low denomination stamps will make their debut in 2024, featuring different flower designs by photographer Harold Davis. From fringed tulips to poppies, these stamps will add a touch of nature to your mail.
9. Save Manatees: The Save Manatees stamp serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting these beloved marine mammals. The stamp art portrays a tranquil manatee in its natural habitat, highlighting the need for human vigilance and care in safeguarding these gentle creatures.
10. Underground Railroad: Commemorating the legacy of the Underground Railroad, this stamp issuance features sepia-toned portraits of men and women who escaped slavery or helped others escape. Each stamp is accompanied by eight lines of text that capture the spirit of the resistance movement.
11. Radiant Star: A new presorted standard stamp, the Radiant Star, radiates red and white stripes from a blue star, giving it a captivating three-dimensional look. Designed by Carol Beehler, it adds vibrancy to bulk mailings.
12. Wedding Blooms: This 2-ounce floral stamp is ideal for adorning heavy invitations, oversized greeting cards, and small gifts that require extra postage. It features brilliantly colored flowers and pairs naturally with the Celebration Blooms Forever stamp.
13. Celebration Blooms: Similar to Wedding Blooms, this stamp is designed for RSVP envelopes, party invitations, thank-you notes, and important announcements. It showcases a horizontal graphic illustration of vibrantly colored flowers.
14. Garden Delights: Nature enthusiasts and philatelists alike will appreciate the Garden Delights stamps, featuring exquisite photographs of ruby-throated hummingbirds in various garden settings.
15. Saul Bellow: The 34th stamp in the Literary Arts series pays homage to novelist Saul Bellow (1915-2005), one of the greatest authors of the 20th century. The stamp art features a portrait of Bellow in pen, ink, and watercolor against a backdrop of his beloved Chicago.
16. Pinback Buttons: These vibrant stamps add a touch of cheer and whimsy to your mail. Each stamp showcases a word in bold typographic design, mimicking the appearance of three-dimensional pinback buttons.
17. Protect Sea Turtles: This stamp pane features close-up photographs of six sea turtle species, emphasizing the need to protect these ancient mariners that rely on U.S. coastal waters.
18. Shaker Design: The 250th anniversary of the Shakers’ arrival in the United States is commemorated with 12 stamps featuring items that exemplify Shaker design principles of simplicity and utility.
19. Horses: Celebrating America’s love for horses, this stamp pane features five stunning equine profiles, emphasizing the enduring significance of horses in various aspects of American life.
20. Bluegrass: The Bluegrass stamp art highlights the string instruments typical in bluegrass music: guitar, fiddle, five-string banjo, and mandolin. It celebrates the uniquely American musical style that blends various traditions.
21. First Continental Congress, 1774: Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress, this stamp features a quote from the Congress’s protest letter to the King of England, along with 12 stars representing the Colonies.
22. Autumn Colors: Fall’s radiant beauty is celebrated with a set of stamps showcasing brilliant photographs captured at various locations across the United States.
23. Christmas Madonna and Child: A traditional Christmas stamp for 2024 features the Madonna and Child from the Workshop of Sassoferrato, conveying the spirit of the season.
24. Hanukkah: A new stamp captures the joyous spirit of Hanukkah with a graphic depiction of a fully lit hanukiah in classic blue and white.
25. Kwanzaa: The Kwanzaa stamp, celebrating the annual pan-African holiday, features a digital collage inspired by a live performance, capturing the essence of the holiday.
26. Winter Whimsy: Four whimsical winter-themed stamps celebrate the season with lacy, symmetrical graphic forms inspired by snowflakes, each featuring a unique design.

These captivating stamps will be available for purchase through various channels, including the Postal Store, USA Philatelic, select Post Office locations, and the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. Collectors and mail enthusiasts can look forward to a year filled with artistic and meaningful postage options.