USPS will feature new postage stamps dedicated to Betty White, set to be released for usage in 2025.
In a press release dated Friday, the government agency provided a sneak peek at some of the stamps going into circulation next year, which include everything from revered pop icons to tributes for history and natural beauty.
White’s stamp, a preliminary design of which can be viewed here, is a Dale Stephanos-created digital illustration based upon a 2010 photograph by Kwaku Alston. Greg Breeding, a USPS art director, designed the stamp.
“An icon of American television, Betty White (1922–2021) shared her wit and warmth with viewers for seven decades — including roles on The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. The comedic actor, who gained younger generations of fans as she entered her 90s, was also revered as a compassionate advocate for animals,” read a description of the stamp.
Another notable figure to be celebrated by the stamps is Allen Toussaint for the Black Heritage series. USPS also released themed illustrations for the Year of the Snake, which begins Jan. 29, 2025, as well as stamps for Love (featuring work by the late Keith Haring).
“This early glimpse into our 2025 stamp program demonstrates our commitment to providing a diverse range of subjects and designs for both philatelists and stamp enthusiasts,” Lisa Bobb-Semple, Stamp Services director for USPS, said in the release. “This year, we are continuing several of our popular series and commemorative anniversaries, while introducing some exciting new stamps. Additionally, several of our mail-use stamps, which are printed based on demand, will be updated this year. Stay tuned for more announcements in the coming months.”
The recently released glimpse of stamps is a partial list, with more stamps to be announced in the upcoming weeks and months. The designs currently depicted are also subject to change.
