Reviewed September 12, 2026. USPS Pears stamps include more than one fixed-denomination issue. They are not ordinary Forever stamps, so each copy must be identified by year, denomination, format and condition.
Verified versions
| Version | Denomination | Value rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Pears | 32 cents | Fixed 32-cent postage value |
| 2016 Pears definitive | 10 cents | Fixed 10-cent additional postage |
| 2017 pane-format addition | 10 cents | Same printed 10-cent value; verify format |
See the USPS 2016 issue announcement and current USPS Pears product record.
Postal value
A 10-cent Pears stamp contributes 10 cents toward required postage; a 32-cent version contributes 32 cents. Neither automatically rises with the ordinary Forever rate.
Limited collectible evidence
One ended eBay listing recorded a single Scott 5039 Pears stamp at $0.99 and described it as MNH, F/VF, original gum and ungraded, with three sold shown on the page. This is one version and one seller-provided condition record. It cannot establish the value of every Pears issue, a pane, or a future market.
How to evaluate a Pears stamp
- Read the printed denomination.
- Identify the year and Scott number if available.
- Record single, pane or coil format.
- Assess gum, centering, perforations and damage.
- Compare completed sales for the same version and condition.
The issue is not automatically “must-have” or rare. Value requires evidence, not promotional wording.