How much is a forever stamp worth?
Short answerA Forever stamp is worth the current First-Class Mail postage rate, which as of 2025 is 73 cents. Its value as a collectible is usually just face value unless it is a rare or error variety.
Face value and postal use
Forever stamps always cover the current First-Class Mail rate for a 1-ounce letter, no matter when they were purchased. So a stamp bought for 50 cents in 2010 is now worth 73 cents in postage.
You can use any Forever stamp to mail a standard letter today. The U.S. Postal Service does not buy back or exchange them for cash.
- Always equal to current 1-ounce letter rate
- Currently 73 cents (2025)
- No cash value at post office
- Can be used indefinitely
Collectible value
Most Forever stamps are worth only face value to collectors. However, some limited editions, errors, or older designs may sell for a small premium on the secondary market.
For example, a sheet of 20 Forever stamps with a printing error might sell for $20 to $50 over face. But common stamps from recent years are typically traded at or below face value.
- Common stamps: face value only
- Error stamps: $20–$50+ over face
- Limited editions: slight premium
- Bulk lots: often below face
Common mistakes
- Thinking old Forever stamps are worth more than current postage—they are not.
- Expecting to sell them for cash at a post office; they are only valid for mailing.
- Assuming all Forever stamps are collectible; most are not.
