A regular USPS Forever stamp cost 68 cents from January 21 through July 13, 2024, and 73 cents from July 14 through the end of 2024. The year therefore has two valid price answers. Before January 21, the rate was still 66 cents.
2024 Forever Stamp Price by Date
| 2024 date range | Price per stamp | Change | 20 stamps | 100 stamps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1–20 | 66¢ | Rate carried over from July 2023 | $13.20 | $66.00 |
| January 21–July 13 | 68¢ | Up 2¢ | $13.60 | $68.00 |
| July 14–December 31 | 73¢ | Up 5¢ | $14.60 | $73.00 |
The package totals are simple face-value calculations: number of stamps multiplied by the rate in effect on that date. They do not describe a retailer’s sale price, shipping charge, or a collectible premium.
When Did Forever Stamps Go Up in 2024?
USPS changed the ordinary one-ounce First-Class Mail letter rate twice during the calendar year:
- January 21, 2024: 66¢ became 68¢, an increase of 2¢, or about 3.0%.
- July 14, 2024: 68¢ became 73¢, an increase of 5¢, or about 7.4%.
The two increases produced a 7¢ change from the price at the start of 2024 to the price at the end of the year. The USPS domestic letter-rate history records both effective dates. The separate January price notice and July price notice show the planned changes and their comparisons with the preceding rates.
What Is a 2024 Forever Stamp Worth Today?
An unused, valid ordinary Forever stamp is not locked to the 68¢ or 73¢ price paid in 2024. It is worth the current First-Class Mail one-ounce letter rate when used for postage. As of August 31, 2026, that postal value is 82¢, following the rate that took effect July 12, 2026.
This does not mean every stamp bearing a 2024 date has the same category. Global Forever, postcard-rate, additional-ounce, nonmachinable and semipostal stamps follow their own value rules. Confirm the wording and class printed on the stamp before applying the ordinary Forever rule.
Historical Price, Postal Value, and Collectible Value Are Different
| Value being asked about | What it means | How to verify it |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 issue or purchase price | 66¢, 68¢ or 73¢ depending on the exact purchase date | Use the effective-date table above |
| Current postal value | The current one-ounce First-Class Mail letter rate for an unused ordinary Forever stamp | Check the current USPS rate |
| Retail price | The seller’s current price for a particular quantity or design | Read the live product listing |
| Collectible value | A possible market premium based on issue, condition, format and demand | Use comparable, completed sales—not the original postage rate alone |
How Many 2024 Forever Stamps Do You Need?
The stamp’s year does not determine the quantity required. One unused ordinary Forever stamp covers a qualifying domestic First-Class Mail one-ounce letter at the current rate. More postage may be needed for additional weight, unusual dimensions, rigidity, nonmachinable characteristics, another mail class, or an international destination.
For a current rate check, use the Forever stamp price and value guide. For the longer trend, see the Forever stamp price history. If you are identifying designs rather than rates, browse the 2024 USPS stamp guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did a Forever stamp cost in 2024?
It cost 66¢ through January 20, 68¢ from January 21 through July 13, and 73¢ beginning July 14.
Was the 2024 Forever stamp price 68 or 73 cents?
Both answers are correct for different parts of the year: 68¢ applied after the January change, and 73¢ applied after the July change.
Do 2024 Forever stamps still work?
Yes, unused valid ordinary Forever stamps from 2024 still pay the current one-ounce First-Class Mail letter rate. The completed mailpiece must still meet the applicable USPS rules.
Is a 2024 Forever stamp worth its old purchase price?
For mailing, its value follows the current one-ounce letter rate rather than its original purchase price. Any collectible premium is a separate market question and cannot be inferred from the year alone.
Rate record checked August 31, 2026. Historical effective dates come from the USPS domestic letter-rate table. Calculated package totals are shown for comparison and are not quoted retail offers.