The 2020 U.S. Global Forever stamp is Chrysanthemum, a round international-rate design with a pink flower photographed from above against white. USPS issued it in panes of ten on April 24, 2020. Its later withdrawal from regular USPS retail sale did not invalidate genuine unused stamps.
2020 Global Forever stamp at a glance
| Issue name | Chrysanthemum |
|---|---|
| Issue date | April 24, 2020 |
| First-day city | Burlingame, California |
| USPS item number | 572600 |
| Format | Pane of 10, one design |
| Shape | Round |
| Postage class | Global Forever international rate |
How to identify the Chrysanthemum design
The central image is a pink chrysanthemum on a white background, viewed from above so the layers of petals form a near-radial pattern. Greg Breeding designed the stamp with Hong Vo’s photograph; William J. Gicker served as art director.
The round format and Global Forever inscription separate it from ordinary domestic flower stamps. The USPS retail format was a pressure-sensitive pane of ten, manufactured by Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. with offset printing and microprint.
What is a 2020 Global Forever stamp worth for postage?
A genuine unused Chrysanthemum Global Forever stamp carries the current one-ounce First-Class Mail International letter value rather than a frozen 2020 amount. As of September 1, 2026, that value is $1.75.
One stamp can cover an eligible machinable one-ounce letter to a country where First-Class Mail International service is available. For Canada, the Global stamp can cover an eligible letter up to two ounces. The destination, dimensions, shape and service still have to qualify.
Withdrawal from sale versus postal validity
USPS directed Post Offices to withdraw item 572600 from regular retail and philatelic-center sale at the end of 2023. “Withdrawn from sale” means USPS stopped selling that stock item through those channels; it does not mean genuine unused Chrysanthemum stamps expired.
This distinction is useful when evaluating older listings. A seller may legitimately offer discontinued inventory, but the seller, condition, source and exact product still need verification.
When one Chrysanthemum stamp is not enough
- The letter exceeds its international weight allowance.
- The envelope is square, rigid, unusually thick or nonmachinable.
- The dimensions make it a large envelope or package.
- You add a service with an additional fee.
- The destination or contents are not eligible for the selected service.
Buying and condition checklist
- Confirm the item is the 2020 Chrysanthemum Global Forever issue, not a domestic flower stamp.
- Check for the round, single-design pane-of-ten format in the official USPS record.
- Verify whether a listing contains an intact pane, loose unused stamps or canceled collectible examples.
- Do not treat a discontinued retail status as proof of either invalidity or authenticity.
- Check the current international price and mailpiece rules again before mailing.
Frequently asked questions
Were there several 2020 U.S. Global Forever designs?
The new U.S. Global Forever issue released in 2020 was Chrysanthemum, one design sold in panes of ten. Older Global issues could still be used or sold.
Can I use a 2020 Chrysanthemum stamp in 2026?
Yes, if it is genuine and unused and the mailpiece qualifies for the Global Forever postage it provides.
Is Chrysanthemum a regular domestic Forever stamp?
No. It is a Global Forever international-rate stamp and has a higher current postage value than an ordinary domestic Forever stamp.
Official sources
See USPS Stamp Announcement 20-14, the 2023 retail-withdrawal notice and the current USPS Notice 123 price list. Before mailing, review our international Forever stamp guide.
Issue, withdrawal and rate facts checked September 1, 2026.