Yes. The 2015 Coastal Birds stamps are nondenominated Postcard-rate Forever stamps. Their value follows the current domestic postcard price—65 cents as of September 1, 2026—not the 82-cent ordinary Forever value for a one-ounce First-Class Mail letter.
Coastal Birds issue facts
| Official issue | Coastal Birds Postcard Rate |
|---|---|
| Issue date | June 1, 2015 |
| Issue city | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Initial price | 35 cents |
| Rate wording | POSTCARD |
| Designs | 4 |
| USPS formats | Pressure-sensitive coil of 100 and pane of 20 |
| Art and design | Artwork by Tyler Lang; art direction and design by Greg Breeding |
The four Coastal Birds designs
- Red knot (Calidris canutus)
- King eider (Somateria spectabilis)
- Roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja)
- Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)
USPS describes the images as highly stylized digital portraits. The four designs appeared in both the 100-stamp coil and 20-stamp pane; identify the format before comparing an item or listing.
Why the stamps still have current Postcard value
The word “POSTCARD” establishes the price category. USPS stated at issue that these stamps would remain equal to the applicable price for that category at the time of use. The original 35-cent issue price is therefore historical; it is not their current postage value.
| Use on September 1, 2026 | Value contributed | Important condition |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible domestic postcard | $0.65 | Card must meet current USPS postcard standards |
| Ordinary domestic letter | $0.65 | Does not by itself meet the $0.82 one-ounce letter price |
| International mail | $0.65 toward postage | Does not become a Global Forever stamp |
| Large, thick or rigid piece | $0.65 toward postage | Mail class and required total must be determined separately |
Postcard Forever is not ordinary Forever
Both types have permanent rate-based value, but they follow different categories. Coastal Birds follows the domestic postcard price. An ordinary Forever stamp follows the domestic one-ounce letter price. They are not interchangeable one-for-one, even though valid postage may be combined to reach a required total.
Check the current postcard stamp value and eligibility rules, or browse the Postcard stamp collection for currently listed options.
Availability and buying checks
No exact Coastal Birds product was found in this store’s live catalog on September 1, 2026. If evaluating a listing elsewhere, confirm that it shows the 2015 Coastal Birds issue, the number of stamps, pane or coil format, condition, seller and actual selling terms. A high asking price does not prove collector value or authenticity.
Frequently asked questions
Are Coastal Birds stamps Forever stamps?
Yes, for their named Postcard rate category. They permanently follow the applicable domestic postcard price rather than the ordinary one-ounce letter price.
How much is one Coastal Birds stamp worth for postage now?
It contributes the current domestic postcard value, 65 cents as of September 1, 2026.
Can I use a Coastal Birds stamp on a letter?
It contributes valid postage, but its 65-cent value is less than the current 82-cent one-ounce letter price. Add enough valid postage and confirm the finished mailpiece’s classification.
Did USPS issue both sheets and rolls?
Yes. USPS issued a pane of 20 and a coil of 100, each using the four bird designs.
Sources and rates checked September 1, 2026: USPS Coastal Birds stamp announcement; USPS 2015 rate-category stamp release; USPS Notice 123. Rates and eligibility standards can change.
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