Commemorative stamps are quite popular among collectors and those who simply like to dress up their mailed greeting cards, bills and more. Based on the total number of stamps saved, but not necessary used, here is the Top 10 List of United States Postal Service most popular commemorative stamps.
|
Stamp Subject |
Year |
Stamps Saved |
|
1) Elvis |
1993 |
124.1 million |
|
2) Wonders of America |
2006 |
87.5 million |
|
3) Wildflowers |
1992 |
76.1 million |
|
4) Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues |
1993 |
75.9 million |
|
5) DC Comics Super Heroes |
2006 |
73.0 million |
|
6) Greetings From America |
2002 |
71.4 million |
|
7) Insects and Spiders |
1999 |
61.0 million |
|
|
2006 |
57.2 million |
|
9) Legends of Baseball |
2000 |
53.9 million |
|
10) Art of Disney: Celebration |
2005 |
52.8 million |
|
*Based on latest data available, USPS 2006. |
Art of Disney: Romance
Each year the Postal Service receives suggestions from the general public regarding commemoratives. The narrow the search, the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee was formed and a 12 point criteria for selection was implemented. The Postmaster General makes the final decision on which stamps to launch each year.
What commemorative stamp would you want to see added?
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