The USPS Global Forever stamp issued in 2022 was African Daisy. USPS released it on March 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. The round international-rate stamp shows an orange African daisy and was sold in panes of 10.
2022 Global Forever stamp at a glance
| Issue name | African Daisy Global Forever |
|---|---|
| Issue date | March 14, 2022 |
| First-day city | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Design | Orange African daisy photograph on a round stamp |
| Original format | Pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of 10 |
| USPS item number | 580100 |
| Rate category | Global Forever / First-Class Mail International 1-ounce letter rate |
What the design shows
The image is a close view of an orange African daisy, a flowering plant also known by the genus name Osteospermum. Photographer Cindy Dyer made the image. Ethel Kessler served as art director and designer.
What it can mail
A genuine unused African Daisy Global Forever stamp remains valid for the current single-piece First-Class Mail International 1-ounce letter price to countries where that service is available. A postcard, letter above the weight limit, unusually shaped piece, or destination-specific service can require different or additional postage. Check the current USPS international price and mailing conditions before sending.
Is it a domestic Forever stamp?
No. Both types use the word “Forever,” but this round stamp tracks the international 1-ounce letter rate, not the domestic First-Class Mail 1-ounce rate. That distinction explains why Global Forever stamps have a different postage value.
Buying and identification checks
- Look for the round format and orange African daisy.
- Confirm that the listing identifies it as a Global Forever stamp rather than an ordinary domestic Forever stamp.
- Distinguish usable unused postage from canceled collector material and first-day covers.
- For a full original pane, verify that the stated format is 10 stamps.
See our Global Forever stamps collection for available international-rate designs, or read the 2024 Global Forever fact check to avoid confusing a year of use with a year of issue.
Official sources
The USPS African Daisy release confirms the date, design and international purpose. The USPS stamp announcement supplies the pane format and item specifications.
Official issue information checked September 1, 2026.
For international postage options and destination-specific guidance, see Forever Stamps for International Mail: How to Use and Calculate Them.