2022 Global African Daisy First-Class Mail International®

Description：

African daisies are members of the genus Osteospermum, part of the sunflower and daisy family Asteraceae.  They are also sometimes known as daisybushes, Cape daisies, or blue-eyed daisies.

Like other daisies, African daisies have large, beautiful flowers that come in many different colors.  These include white, pink, purple, yellow, orange, and variegated (hybrids consisting of more than one color).  Some African daisies bloom twice during the summer.  Others bloom earlier in the spring and last longer but do not bloom a second time.  There are approximately 70 species of African daisies in total, all of which are native to southern and eastern Africa and the Arabian peninsula.

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African daisies are popular in gardens, though they must be planted annually due to their sensitivity to cold temperatures.  They are also difficult to grow from seed, but can be propagated via cuttings.  African daisies like warm temperatures and full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.  They prefer well-fertilized soil that has good drainage and doesn't get too dry.

When it's time to buy flowers this year, consider looking for African daisies at your local nursery.  You'll love walking through your garden and seeing their bright, beautiful blooms.

This round Global stamp can be used to mail a one-ounce letter to any country to which First-Class Mail International® service is available. 

As with all Global stamps, this stamp will have a postage value equivalent to the price of the single-piece First-Class Mail International first-ounce machinable letter in effect at the time of use.


Product Specs：

Issue: African Daisy Stamp
Item Number: 580100
Denomination & Type of Issue: Global Forever International Rate
Format: Pane of 10 (1 design)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: March 14, 2022, Kansas City, MO 64108
Art Director: William J. Gicker, Washington, DC
Designer: Greg Breeding, Charlottesville, VA
Existing Photo: Cindy Dyer, Alexandria, VA
Modeler: Joseph Sheeran
Manufacturing Process: Offset, Microprint
Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Press Type: Muller A76
Stamps per Pane: 10
Print Quantity: 60,000,000
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Processed at: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Stamp Orientation: Round
Image Area (w x h): 1.20 x 1.20 in./30.48 x 30.48 mm
Stamp Size (w x h): 1.41 x 1.41 in./35.814 x 35.814 mm
Full Pane Size (w x h): 8.50 x 4.09 in./215.9 x 103.886 mm
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Pantone 158C, Pantone Black 6C
Plate Size: 180 stamps per revolution
Plate Number: “P” followed by six (6) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Plate number in four corners of pane
Back: ©2022 USPS • USPS logo • Barcode (580100) behind each stamp • Plate position diagram (9) • Promotional text