The 2023 U.S. Flag Forever stamp is the “FREEDOM” flag design issued April 10, 2023. USPS produced it as a pane of 20, a double-sided booklet of 20, and coils of 100, 3,000, and 10,000. This guide distinguishes the issue and connects its sheet, booklet-style, and coil listings on this site.
2023 U.S. Flag Stamp Identification
| Official issue | U.S. Flag Stamp |
|---|---|
| Issue date | April 10, 2023 |
| First-day city | Freedom, Maine |
| Postage category | Ordinary First-Class Mail Forever |
| Design count | 1 |
| Original formats | Pane of 20; double-sided booklet of 20; coils of 100, 3,000, and 10,000 |
What the 2023 Design Looks Like
The stamp uses a straightforward red, white, and blue flag graphic. The large gray word “FREEDOM” supports the flag image, with “FOREVER / USA” below it and “2023” placed vertically near the upper-right edge. Antonio Alcalá designed the stamp using existing art by Hong Li.
The wording is a useful identifier: the 2022 U.S. Flags design shows three flags in a circular composition, while the 2023 issue centers on one graphic flag and the prominent word “FREEDOM.”
Compare the Available 2023 Listings
| Product | Format cue | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freedom Forever stamps | Check the live page for the listed bundle and total count | Buyers who want the standard 2023 issue listing |
| 2023 Flag sheet stamps | Flat sheet or pane-style listing | Flat storage and visible pane layout |
| 2023 U.S. Flag coil | Roll or coil packaging | Frequent mailing and dispensers |
USPS original issue formats describe how the stamps entered the postal catalog. A retailer’s bundle can combine multiple panes or booklets, so the live product page—not the historical format alone—controls the number of stamps being sold.
Postage Value and Use
Each genuine unused 2023 U.S. Flag Forever stamp continues to equal the current ordinary one-ounce First-Class Mail letter rate. That value is 82 cents as of July 12, 2026. A heavier, nonmachinable, oversized, international, or service-enhanced mailpiece can require more postage.
The format does not change the value of an individual stamp. Choose between a flat sheet and a roll based on storage, dispensing, and mailing frequency, then verify the listing quantity and current price before ordering.
2022 Versus 2023 at a Glance
| Feature | 2022 U.S. Flags | 2023 U.S. Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Main artwork | Three flags in a circular formation | Graphic flag over the word FREEDOM |
| Issue date | January 9, 2022 | April 10, 2023 |
| Original formats | 20-stamp pane/booklet; coils of 100, 3,000, 10,000 | 20-stamp pane/booklet; coils of 100, 3,000, 10,000 |
For the earlier issue, use the 2022 U.S. Flag stamp format guide. Browse other years in the Forever Flag Stamps collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are 2023 U.S. Flag stamps still valid?
Yes. Genuine unused ordinary Forever stamps remain valid and track the current one-ounce domestic letter rate.
Does the 2023 issue say “FREEDOM”?
Yes. FREEDOM is the large gray word beneath the flag graphic, with FOREVER / USA below it.
Was the 2023 flag issued in both sheets and rolls?
Yes. USPS issued a pane and booklet of 20 as well as coils of 100, 3,000, and 10,000.
Does a 2023 roll stamp have more postage value?
No. The roll changes the packaging, not the value of each ordinary Forever stamp.
Official sources: USPS Stamp Announcement 23-16 and USPS 2023 U.S. Flag release. Postage value checked September 1, 2026.