Is a 2011 Forever stamp still good?

In 2011, all first-class one ounce stamps became forever stamps with the exception of stamps in coils of 500, 3,000, and 10,000. As the name suggests, Forever Stamps can be used to mail a one-ounce letter regardless of when the stamps are purchased or used and no matter how prices may change in the future.

How much is an old forever stamp worth?

Any Forever Stamps purchased before 2020 at a lower rate is now worth $0.55.

Can I use a forever stamp from 2012?

Forever stamps, which were introduced in 2007, can be used to mail a 1-ounce letter regardless of when the stamps are purchased or used. Even when the price of postage rises, Forever stamps can still be used.

How much is a 2010 forever stamp worth?

The rate increase package leaves the One Ounce Forever Stamp price unchanged at $0.55. Note that Forever Stamp Additional Ounces will increase from $0.15 per additional ounce to $0.20 per additional ounce. Visit page for additional details.

How much is a forever stamp in the US?

Currently (as of January 21, 2018), a “Forever” stamp is worth 50¢; it covers 1st class postage up to 1 ounce for envelopes up to a certain size (see USPS website for exact dimensions) AND as long as such envelope is NOT “stiff” (ie: it has to be easily bendable over a sharp edge, such as a counter; if it doesn’t pass that test, it needs 21¢

What is the value of a forever stamp?

On October 9, 2020, the USPS announced that the First Class Forever Stamps will remain at $0.55 during the January 24, 2021 postage rate increases. This was a surprise to me as I expected a minimum $.02 increase. While additional ounces will increase to $.20, the 1 ounce Forever Stamp will remain at $0.55 .

Are Forever stamps still good?

If you assume postal rates will always rise and never sink, then Forever Stamps are a good investment . And there’s good reason to make that assumption. According to a Wikipedia article on the history of US postage rates, the prices generally rise.

When did Forever stamps start?

The Forever Stamp was introduced in 2007. Its purpose was to serve as the required postage for any standard 1 oz letter, as the name indicates, now or any time in the future.