The 2017 U.S. Global Forever issue is Green Succulent, a round international-rate stamp featuring a photograph of an Echeveria. USPS issued it in panes of 10 on April 28, 2017. Genuine unused examples remain valid at the current Global Forever value.
2017 Global Forever stamp at a glance
| Issue name | Green Succulent |
|---|---|
| Issue date | April 28, 2017 |
| First-day city | San Francisco, California |
| USPS item number | 564500 |
| Format | Pane of 10, one design |
| Shape | Round |
| Original 2017 selling price | $1.15 per stamp |
| Postage class | Global Forever international rate |
How to identify Green Succulent
The design centers a green Echeveria rosette within a round format. Greg Breeding designed the stamp using an existing photograph by Erika Kirkpatrick; William J. Gicker served as art director. The plant, circular shape, 2017 marking and Global Forever inscription distinguish it from ordinary domestic floral Forever stamps.
Officially, the issue was manufactured in panes of ten by Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. using offset printing and microprint. Compare the complete item and official specification rather than relying on one visible feature to judge a listing.
What postage does a 2017 Global Forever stamp provide?
A genuine unused Global Forever stamp keeps the value of the current one-ounce First-Class Mail International letter price, not its original $1.15 sale price. As of September 1, 2026, that value is $1.75.
One Global Forever stamp can cover a machinable one-ounce letter sent to a country where First-Class Mail International service is available. Canada has a separate weight allowance: the Global stamp can cover an eligible letter up to two ounces. Destination availability and mailpiece rules still apply.
When one stamp is not enough
- The letter exceeds the applicable weight allowance.
- The envelope is square, rigid, unusually thick or otherwise nonmachinable.
- The dimensions fall outside the standard letter limits.
- You select registration or another added service.
- The item is a large envelope, package or uses a different international service.
Weigh and measure the finished mailpiece, check the destination and use the current USPS international price table. The word “Global” is not a promise that every international item costs one stamp.
2017 value versus current value
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What did it cost when issued? | $1.15 |
| Is it locked at $1.15? | No |
| What is its value on September 1, 2026? | $1.75, the current Global Forever one-ounce international letter price |
| Does collector value change postage value? | No; condition and market demand are separate from postal value |
Buying or checking a 2017 pane
- Confirm the listing says Green Succulent and Global Forever, not ordinary domestic Forever.
- Check that an intact retail pane contains ten round stamps of one design.
- Compare the issue name, item number, date and format with the USPS announcement.
- Separate postage value from collectible condition, pane margins or cancellation status.
- Verify the current international rate again when you are ready to mail.
Frequently asked questions
Were there several 2017 U.S. Global Forever designs?
The new U.S. Global Forever issue released in 2017 was Green Succulent, one design in a pane of ten. Older Global issues could still be in circulation or collections.
Can I still use a 2017 Green Succulent stamp?
Yes, if it is genuine, unused and the mailpiece qualifies for the postage value it provides.
Is Green Succulent an ordinary domestic Forever stamp?
No. It is a Global Forever international-rate stamp, with a higher current postage value than an ordinary domestic Forever stamp.
Official sources and next step
See the USPS Green Succulent announcement, its technical-details update and the current USPS Notice 123 price list. Before mailing, use our Forever stamps for international mail guide.
Issue and rate facts checked September 1, 2026.