Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, this pane pays tribute to 25 individuals whose ideas, leadership and sacrifices were vital to achieving American independence and shaping the new nation. Representing a range of roles and perspectives, from political thinkers and military leaders to writers, diplomats and everyday citizens, the honorees reflect the collective effort that defined the Revolution. Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, designed the pane, which features original artwork by 13 contemporary artists.

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Updated June 4^th:
As mentioned on March 31 (below), there was a “dedication” ceremony for this issue at Boston 2026 on Friday, May 29, and the postmark below was available, with “May 29, 2026” and “Boston MA 02205.”You can submit covers for this cancellation for up to 60 days to this address:

Dedication – Figures of the American Revolution Stamps
SFS Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64144-9900

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Updated April 15^th:
Technical Specifications:

Issue: Figures of the American Revolution Stamps
Item Number: 488300
Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever®
Format: Pane of 25 (25 designs)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: April 10, 2026, Washington, DC 20066
Art Director: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
Designer: Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, MD
Artist: Alex Bostic, Starkville, MS
Artist: Julia Bottoms, Buffalo, NY
Artist: Marc Burckhardt, Austin, TX
Artist: Michael J. Deas, New Orleans, LA
Artist: Sharon Irla, Tallahquah, OK
Artist: Gary Kelley, Cedar Falls, IA
Artist: Juliana Kolesova
Artist: Kam Mak, Brooklyn, NY
Artist: Tim O’Brien, Brooklyn, NY
Artist: Karla Ortiz, San Francisco, CA
Artist: Dale Stephanos, Foxboro, MA
Illustrator: Roberto Parada, Arlington, VA
Modeler: Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
Manufacturing Process: Offset / Flexographic
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
Press Type: Gallus RCS
Stamps per Pane: 25
Print Quantity: 18,125,000 stamps
Paper Type: Phosphor, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Stamp Orientation: Vertical
Image Area (w x h): 0.8400 x 1.4200 in. / 21.3360 x 36.0680 mm.
Overall Size (w x h): 0.9800 x 1.5600 in. / 24.8920 x 39.6240 mm.
Full Pane Size (w x h): 7.5000 x 10.3750 in. / 190.5000 x 263.5250 mm.
Press Sheets Size (w x h): 15.0000 x 20.7500 in. / 381.0000 x 527.0500 mm.
Plate Size: 100 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “B” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Header: FORGING AMERICA’S BOLD NEW BEGINNING THROUGH COURAGE, LEADERSHIP, AND SACRIFICE • Plate number in bottom two corners of pane
Back: © 2025 USPS • USPS logo • Two barcodes (488300) • Plate position diagram (4) • Promotional text

Updated March 31^st:
There will be a special dedication of these stamps at Boston 2026, 11 a.m. on Friday, May 29, on the Show Floor Stage of Exhibit Hall A.

Updated March 10^th:
Here are the first-day postmarks for this issue:The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.64″ x 1.14″