On June 20, 2017 the USPS will release a first-of-its-kind, U.S. Forever Stamp that uses thermochromic ink. The Total Eclipse of the Sun stamp changes to a full solar eclipse when you touch it, revealing a second image.
The image on the stamp is a photograph taken by astrophysicist Fred Espenak of Portal, AZ, showing a total solar eclipse seen from Jalu, Libya, on March 29, 2006. The back of the stamp pane provides a map of the August 21 eclipse path & times it may appear in some locations. Visit NASA’s website to view detailed maps of the eclipse’s path.
As a Forever stamp, the Eclipse stamp will always be equal in value to current First-Class, 1-ounce price. Thermochromic inks, vulnerable to UV, should be kept out of direct sunlight for longevity. Stamps may be pre-ordered—usps.com/shop.
The image on the stamp is a photograph taken by astrophysicist Fred Espenak of Portal, AZ, showing a total solar eclipse seen from Jalu, Libya, on March 29, 2006. The back of the stamp pane provides a map of the August 21 eclipse path & times it may appear in some locations. Visit NASA’s website to view detailed maps of the eclipse’s path.
As a Forever stamp, the Eclipse stamp will always be equal in value to current First-Class, 1-ounce price. Thermochromic inks, vulnerable to UV, should be kept out of direct sunlight for longevity. Stamps may be pre-ordered—usps.com/shop.