2025 "Love" Forever Stamps
US 2025 Love
- 2025 addition to Love stamp series
- Shows two figures reaching for love
Stamp Category: Commemorative,
Set: Love
First Day of Issue: January 17, 2025
First Day City: Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Quantity Issued: 175,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset, Microprint
Format: Pane of 20
Why the stamp was issued: This stamp is part of the love series and was issued in time for Valentine’s Day cards.
About the stamp design: This stamp pictures Untitled, a drawing by graphic artist Keith Haring. It shows two figures reaching toward love, represented by a heart. The movement lines around the figures suggests they are dancing for joy. USPS art director, Antonio Alcala, selected the artwork. It represents the universality of love between family, friends, and romantic partners.
First Day City: The stamp was dedicated in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the hometown of the artist, Keith Haring. His sister, Karen DeLong took part in the First Day of Issue ceremony.
About the Love series: Based on the popularity of Christmas stamps, the USPS issued its first Love stamp in 1973. It wasn’t intended to be the start of a series, and, in fact, it wasn’t until 1982 that another Love stamp was issued. Love-themed stamps were issued sporadically over the next few years. The USPS stated that they weren’t intended just for Valentine’s Day mail, but also for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
In 1987, the USPS officially declared it a series, and new Love stamps have been issued nearly every year since. Love stamps are on sale longer than most commemorative stamps and are usually printed in greater quantities. Occasionally, they have gone back to press for additional printings if demand is sufficient.
History the stamp represents: In 2025, the United States Postal Service issued a Love stamp featuring the artwork of the legendary Keith Haring. Known for his bold, energetic style, Haring’s art captured the spirit of the 1980s, with vibrant colors and simple yet powerful imagery.
Starting with chalk drawings on empty advertising panels in New York’s subway system, Haring’s work quickly gained public attention. His artwork, often grounded in the streets and urban landscapes, reflects his deep commitment to making art accessible to all. Through his vibrant designs, Haring spoke out about love, peace, and the need for social justice.
Beyond his artistic achievements, Haring was deeply committed to activism, using his art to raise awareness of AIDS, apartheid, and the plight of the marginalized. His foundation, established in 1989, continues his mission to support organizations that focus on children’s rights, HIV/AIDS prevention, and arts education.
The 2025 Love stamp not only celebrates Haring’s lasting legacy, but serves as a reminder of Haring’s vision: that love can break down walls, inspire change, and bring people together across all divides. It is a fusion of art and emotion, a perfect way to send heartfelt messages to loved ones. As the world continues to change, Haring’s timeless message remains as relevant as ever: Love is a force that unites us all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How it works?
A Forever® stamp is for sending domestic mail weighing up to 1 oz via First-Class Mail®.
Purpose: Send letters and cards up to 1 oz (approximately 4 sheets of regular, 8-1/2" x 11" paper in a rectangular envelope)
within the U.S., including U.S. territories and military bases overseas.
Value: Always valid for the First-Class Mail 1 oz rate, even if postage rates increase. Visit First-Class Mail and Postage to view
current rates.
Other Uses: Pair this stamp’s value with other postage to meet mailing costs when additional postage is required.
Use the Retail Postage Calculator to determine the exact cost of your mail.
Why is "FOREVER" crossed out in the image?
So the lines in your picture:
- It does not mean that the stamp has expired;
- It does not mean that you cannot continue to use it;
- Nor a postmark;
- It's just an artificial anti-copying line added to the display image.
Note: If the physical stamp you receive actually has this crossed line printed on it, be cautious. It may be a display sample, a replica or a fake stamp, rather than a normal usable stamp.
What are the common types of stamps, and how do they differ?
- Forever Stamp: Valid for standard domestic letters within the U.S. These stamps typically do not bear a fixed face value; they remain valid for mailing a standard one-ounce letter at the current rate, even if postage prices increase in the future.
- Global Forever Stamp: Primarily used for standard international letters or postcards sent from the U.S. to other countries. The main difference between this and a standard Forever Stamp lies in its scope of use and postage value.
- Postcard Stamp: Designed specifically for domestic postcards that meet USPS size standards; the postage rate is typically lower than that for standard letters.
- Additional Ounce Stamp: Used to cover the cost of weight exceeding the first ounce; these are usually used in conjunction with a Forever Stamp or other stamps.
- Two-Ounce and Three-Ounce Stamps: Suitable for heavier letters, greeting cards, wedding invitations, or multi-page documents, eliminating the need to combine multiple stamps to cover the required postage.
- Fixed-Value Stamps: These stamps display a specific monetary value (e.g., 1¢, 5¢, or other amounts) and are primarily used to make up postage differences or in combination with other stamps.
- Commemorative and Thematic Stamps: Typically issued to mark historical events, cultural or artistic themes, holidays, notable figures, animals, or natural landscapes. While suitable for regular mail, these stamps are also popular among collectors due to their unique designs and limited release periods.
It is important to note that a stamp's theme and its postage class can overlap; for example, a holiday-themed stamp might also be a Forever Stamp. When purchasing, check for markings such as FOREVER, GLOBAL, POSTCARD, ADDITIONAL OUNCE, or a specific face value to confirm the stamp's intended use.
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