No. Ordinary Forever stamps and Global Forever stamps are different USPS postage categories. An ordinary Forever stamp follows the domestic First-Class Mail one-ounce letter price. A Global Forever stamp follows the First-Class Mail International one-ounce letter price and can also cover an eligible international postcard.
Forever vs. Global Forever
| Feature | Ordinary Forever | Global Forever |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use | Qualifying U.S. domestic one-ounce letter | Qualifying one-ounce international letter or international postcard |
| Value category | Current domestic one-ounce stamped-letter rate | Current international one-ounce letter rate |
| Current value* | 82¢ | $1.75 |
| Typical wording | “FOREVER” and “USA” | “GLOBAL” and “FOREVER” |
| Are they interchangeable? | They can contribute postage at their respective values, but they are not equal-value stamps. | |
*Values effective July 12, 2026 and checked August 31, 2026.
How to Tell Which One You Have
Read the text on the stamp rather than judging only by its shape or artwork. A Global Forever stamp normally includes the word “GLOBAL.” Ordinary domestic Forever stamps do not become Global stamps simply because several are placed on an international envelope.
Can Ordinary Forever Stamps Be Used on International Mail?
They may be combined with other valid postage toward the required international amount, but the total must cover the applicable price. Mail weight, size, shape, destination and service can change the amount due. See the full Forever stamps for international mail guide for that calculation.
Do Both Types Stay Valid?
Yes, when they are valid and unused. Each tracks its own printed category at the time of use: ordinary Forever follows the domestic one-ounce letter price, while Global Forever follows the international one-ounce letter price. Their values can therefore change without becoming equal.
Official Rule and Related Pages
The USPS Domestic Mail Manual defines the separate value categories. Browse Global Forever stamps, see what a Global Forever stamp is, or check the current ordinary Forever value.
Answer checked August 31, 2026. Values are dynamic; the category distinction remains the same after a rate change.