Postal Service Issued New Squirrel and Chipmunk Stamps
The new Forever stamps are now available nationwide for use on standard 1-ounce mail.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Wildlife
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The U.S. Postal Service has released a collection of four new stamps featuring the eastern chipmunk, eastern gray squirrel, and American red squirrel. These Forever stamps are available for purchase in 20-stamp booklets.
Why it matters
These stamps provide a decorative option for households managing regular correspondence. As Forever stamps, they retain their utility regardless of future changes to First-Class Mail rates.
The issue features four distinct designs in a 20-stamp booklet. Each stamp carries a value equal to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.
The players
United States Postal Service
The independent agency responsible for providing postal service to 170 million addresses across the country.
The details
The stamps were officially debuted at the Milcopex stamp show in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The series was designed by Derry Noyes, utilizing nature photography from Fiona M. Donnelly, Matt Prosser, Martha M. Stewart, and Ross Taylor to capture the subjects.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: The U.S. Postal Service released the new stamps.
The Home Front
This release follows the established pattern of the Forever stamp program, which allows consumers to hedge against future postage price increases. By purchasing these stamps, households secure a set cost for 1-ounce mail regardless of subsequent rate adjustments.
Households can purchase these stamps at local post offices or through the official website. Consider adding these to your home office supply to cover upcoming 1-ounce mailings at the current rate.
The takeaway
These stamps are a practical way to manage household mailing costs while supporting the U.S. Postal Service. Keep a few booklets on hand in your desk to ensure you always have postage available for standard 1-ounce letters.
Further reading
Explore more about regional animal life and nature resources in our United States Wildlife section.
More information
Purchase the new stamps through the Postal Service stamp purchase portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Gold Rush Cam.
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