2014 Forever Stamps Types and Special Uses Covered

In 2014, the US Postal Service released a variety of forever stamps that catered to different interests and special uses. The stamps included in this release were designed to be versatile and convenient for everyday mailing needs.

One of the notable forever stamps from 2014 is the Kwanzaa stamp, which was released on December 26. This stamp was part of a larger series of Kwanzaa stamps that have been released by the USPS since 1997.

The Kwanzaa stamp features a colorful design with a kinara, which is a traditional candleholder used in Kwanzaa celebrations. The stamp is also accompanied by a set of five other stamps that feature the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

The 2014 forever stamps also included a set of stamps celebrating the life and work of music legend Elvis Presley.

There are several types of stamps, including commemorative stamps, definitive stamps, and special occasion stamps.

Commemorative stamps are issued to mark a specific event or anniversary, like the 2014 Winter Olympics stamp featuring speed skater Shani Davis.

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Definitive stamps, on the other hand, are used for everyday mail and are often designed to be used for a long period of time, such as the 2014 forever stamps.

Special occasion stamps are issued to celebrate a particular holiday or event, like the 2014 Christmas stamp featuring a festive holiday scene.

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The First-Class Stamp is a staple in the world of philately. It's a type of stamp that's used for standard mail rates.

The 2014 First-Class Forever Stamp, Red, White and Blue, is a great example of this. It was issued to satisfy the first-class mail rate.

The stamp features a modern interpretation of a flying flag with six stripes and a handful of stars. Each of the four stamp designs has a different number of complete stars.

This stamp was designed by Ethel Kessler, an art director with the U.S. Postal Service since 1997. She's been involved in the creation of about 80 stamps, and her inspiration came from patriotic pins and flags of the 20th century.

The stamp was issued in coils of 10,000 for business use, and it's 49¢ in value.

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The Global Forever Stamp is a unique and informative stamp that celebrates Earth Day. It depicts Earth temperatures generated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

This stamp was dedicated at a U.S. Department of Energy event to celebrate Earth Day 2014. It's a beautiful image that serves as an iconic symbol for Earth Day.

The stamp shows a visual representation of the planet's sea surface temperatures, with vivid bands of color throughout the oceans. It's 1.27 inches in diameter and has an image that's one frame in a 1,460-frame animation created by NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory.

To obtain a high-resolution image of the stamp for media use only, you can email [email protected].

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The holiday season is a great time to send mail to loved ones, and the USPS has made it even easier with their new Global Holiday: Silver Bells Wreath International Forever stamp.

This $1.15 stamp can be used to mail a 1-ounce letter to any country where First-Class Mail International service is available, making it perfect for extending seasonal greetings to friends abroad.

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The Global Holiday: Silver Bells Wreath stamp was created under the art direction of William Gicker, with Michael Owens designing the stamp and constructing the wreath that Sally Andersen-Bruce photographed, and Angelica Dennis creating the bow.

You can even get your envelopes postmarked with the first-day-of-issue postmark for free, up to a quantity of 50, or pay 5 cents each for more than 50.

Eight philatelic products are available for the Global Forever: Silver Bells Wreath stamp, including a Press Sheet with die cuts for $69.00 and a Ceremony Program for $6.95.