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2026 First-Class Forever Stamp,American Bison
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2026 American Bison
- The stamp within this stamp resembles a 1923 US stamp
- Pictures America’s national mammal
- First Day of Issue ceremony took place during Boston 2026 World Exhibition
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 78¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: May 25, 2026
First Day City: Boston, Massachusetts
Format: Pane of 16
Why the stamp was issued: This stamp was issued as part of the Boston World Exposition’s stamp collector’s theme day.
About the stamp design: A photograph taken by Tom Murphy was used for the bison in the background. The artwork on the inner stamp is reminiscent of a 1923 stamp #569.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony took place during the Boston 2026 World Stamp Show.
History the stamp represents: The 2026 American Bison Forever stamp has a story within a story. Tucked into its design is an intaglio-printed adaptation of the 1923 “American Buffalo” 30-cent stamp, one of the most recognized definitives in US philatelic history. It was the only stamp in its series issued without a label beneath the image. The Post Office trusted the image spoke for itself—instantly recognizable to the public.
In 2016, Congress made it official. The American bison was designated the national mammal of the United States, the first species ever to hold that title. The honor was hard won. By the late 1800s, a population once estimated at 60 million had been reduced to fewer than 600 bison on the entire continent. Yellowstone National Park became their last refuge. Just 23 wild bison survived there and today’s herd of more than 5,000 descends from them.
But the story doesn’t end there. Tribal nations across the country are bringing the bison home. In February 2026, the Bison Conservation Transfer Program completed its largest transfer yet, moving 213 Yellowstone bison to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. To date, 625 bison have been rehomed to just under 30 tribes across 13 states.
For the American bison, the great comeback is still in progress.
2026 American Bison
- The stamp within this stamp resembles a 1923 US stamp
- Pictures America’s national mammal
- First Day of Issue ceremony took place during Boston 2026 World Exhibition
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 78¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: May 25, 2026
First Day City: Boston, Massachusetts
Format: Pane of 16
Why the stamp was issued: This stamp was issued as part of the Boston World Exposition’s stamp collector’s theme day.
About the stamp design: A photograph taken by Tom Murphy was used for the bison in the background. The artwork on the inner stamp is reminiscent of a 1923 stamp #569.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony took place during the Boston 2026 World Stamp Show.
History the stamp represents: The 2026 American Bison Forever stamp has a story within a story. Tucked into its design is an intaglio-printed adaptation of the 1923 “American Buffalo” 30-cent stamp, one of the most recognized definitives in US philatelic history. It was the only stamp in its series issued without a label beneath the image. The Post Office trusted the image spoke for itself—instantly recognizable to the public.
In 2016, Congress made it official. The American bison was designated the national mammal of the United States, the first species ever to hold that title. The honor was hard won. By the late 1800s, a population once estimated at 60 million had been reduced to fewer than 600 bison on the entire continent. Yellowstone National Park became their last refuge. Just 23 wild bison survived there and today’s herd of more than 5,000 descends from them.
But the story doesn’t end there. Tribal nations across the country are bringing the bison home. In February 2026, the Bison Conservation Transfer Program completed its largest transfer yet, moving 213 Yellowstone bison to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. To date, 625 bison have been rehomed to just under 30 tribes across 13 states.
For the American bison, the great comeback is still in progress.
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