Some Lady Liberty stamps are Forever stamps, but not all of them. The USPS Lady Liberty/Flag issue released December 1, 2010 is a First-Class Mail Forever coil. Earlier Statue of Liberty and Lady Liberty/U.S. Flag stamps include fixed-value 34¢ and 39¢ issues, so the artwork alone cannot determine value.
Lady Liberty Issues Commonly Confused
| Issue | Date | Postage type | Value rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Liberty/Flag Forever | December 1, 2010 | First-Class Mail Forever; two designs in coils of 100 | Tracks the current one-ounce stamped-letter rate |
| Lady Liberty and U.S. Flag | December 8, 2005 | Nondenominated 39¢ issue | Fixed at 39¢ |
| Statue of Liberty | December 15, 2000 | Nondenominated 34¢ issue | Fixed at 34¢ |
This comparison covers the most likely look-alikes for the query; it is not a catalog of every U.S. stamp that depicts the Statue of Liberty.
How to Identify the 2010 Forever Issue
- It was sold as a pressure-sensitive coil of 100 under USPS item 787900.
- The paired designs show a close view of the Statue of Liberty and a U.S. flag.
- USPS lists the denomination and type as First-Class Forever.
- Depending on the printer, USPS technical details list microprinting such as “4evR,” “4EVER,” or “4ver.” Microprinting is supporting evidence, not a stand-alone authenticity test.
The Lady Liberty photograph was credited to Raimund Linke and the flag photograph to Ron Watts. Terrence W. McCaffrey designed and art-directed the issue.
Are Lady Liberty Forever Stamps Still Valid?
A genuine, unused 2010 Lady Liberty/Flag Forever stamp remains valid at the current ordinary Forever value. One covers an eligible domestic one-ounce First-Class Mail letter. Extra weight, a square or rigid envelope, nonmachinable characteristics, international mail, or another service can require additional postage.
An older 34¢ or 39¢ Lady Liberty stamp can still contribute its fixed amount if it is genuine, unused, and otherwise valid, but it does not rise to the current Forever value. Add enough other valid postage to meet the mailpiece’s total.
A Five-Step Identification Check
- Read every printed word and look for a numeric denomination or Forever marking.
- Compare the exact composition: close-up portrait, full statue, paired flag, or another design.
- Identify the original format, such as coil, pane, booklet, or envelope.
- Match the issue date and USPS item or catalog information where available.
- Use an official issue record; do not rely on a seller title or image search alone.
See our visual guide to what Forever stamps look like and the FAQ explaining why not every stamp is a Forever stamp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Lady Liberty and U.S. Flag stamps Forever stamps?
The 2010 Lady Liberty/Flag pair is Forever postage. The similarly named 2005 Lady Liberty and U.S. Flag issue has a fixed 39¢ value.
Is every Statue of Liberty stamp a Forever stamp?
No. USPS has used the Statue of Liberty on multiple issues with different denominations and value rules.
Can I identify the value from the picture alone?
No. Check the wording, issue year, original format, and official USPS record. Similar artwork can belong to different products.
Sources: USPS Lady Liberty/Flag Forever announcement; USPS Nondenominated Postage table; USPS Domestic Mail Manual 604. Issue identity and value rules checked September 1, 2026.