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WASHINGTON \u2014 The U.S. Postal Service is providing customers of all ages with a treat for their senses with the release of its first scratch-and-sniff stamps on Wednesday, June 20. The aroma of the\u00a0Frozen Treats Forever stamps<\/a><\/em>\u00a0will remind customers of the sweet scent of summer when mailing and receiving letters of love, friendship, party invitations and other correspondence.<\/p>\n The stamps will be dedicated June 20 at 6 p.m. CDT at the\u00a0Thinkery<\/em><\/a> children\u2019s museum in Austin, TX. The event is free and open to the public. Followers of the U.S. Postal Service\u2019s Facebook page can view the ceremony live at\u00a0facebook.com\/USPS<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0Share the news on Facebook and other social media using the hashtag\u00a0#FrozenTreatsStamps.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Customers may pre-order the stamps now at this\u00a0link<\/a><\/em>\u00a0for delivery shortly after the release.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Frozen Treats stamps offer the latest innovation in stamp design, which means you can add the sweet scent of summer to your cards and letters,\u201d said U.S. Postal Service Vice President of Finance and Planning\u00a0Luke Grossmann<\/a><\/em>, who will dedicate the stamps. \u201cIt\u2019s a fun way to enjoy the stamps, but it\u2019s even more fun to share the experience with your friends and family.\u201d<\/p>\n Scheduled to join Grossmann in the dedication are Thinkery Chief Executive Officer\u00a0Patricia \u201cTrish\u201d Young Brown<\/a><\/em>, Forefront Networks, Austin Ice Cream Festival Producer Veronica Castelo and Steel City Pops Events Manager Oliver Thomas. Austin Postmaster Corey Richards will serve as master of ceremonies.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Thinkery children\u2019s museum is the place to be this summer in Austin and on June 20th we are excited to share with our visitors \u00a0some fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) -based activities including designing your own stamp and popsicle stick building challenges to commemorate the Frozen Treats stamps and Thinkery\u2019s play-based learning,\u201d said Young Brown.<\/p>\n The stamps feature illustrations of colorful, icy pops on a stick. The tasty, sweet confections come in a variety of shapes and flavors.<\/p>\n Ice pops are made by large manufacturers, home cooks and artisanal shops. In recent years, frozen treats containing fresh fruit such as kiwi, watermelon, blueberries, oranges and strawberries have become more common. In addition, flavors such as chocolate, root beer and cola are also popular. Some frozen treats even have two sticks, making them perfect for sharing.<\/p>\n This booklet of 20 stamps showcases the work of Margaret Berg of Santa Monica, CA, depicting whimsical watercolor illustrations of frozen treats. Each of the 10 stamp designs includes two different treats. The words \u201cFOREVER\u201d and \u201cUSA\u201d appear along the bottom of each stamp.<\/p>\n Art director Antonio Alcal\u00e1 of Alexandria, VA, designed the stamps with Leslie Badani of Alexandria, VA.<\/p>\n Frozen Treats are First-Class Mail Forever stamps that will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.<\/p>\n Stamp ideas welcome<\/strong> Ordering First-Day-of-Issue Postmarks<\/strong> Frozen Treats Forever Stamps After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for postmarks up to a quantity of 50. For more than 50, customers are charged 5 cents each. All orders must be postmarked by October 20, 2018.<\/p>\n Ordering First-Day Covers<\/strong>
\nThe public is encouraged to submit stamp suggestions. Visit the\u00a0Citizens\u2019 Stamp Advisory Committee<\/em><\/a>\u00a0website for details on the stamp selection process and instructions for submitting suggestions in writing. Due to the time required for research and approval, ideas for stamp subjects should be received at least three years prior to the proposed release. Each submission should include pertinent historical information and important dates associated with the subject.<\/p>\n
\nCustomers have 120 days to obtain first-day-of-issue postmarks by mail. They may purchase new stamps at local Post Office facilities, at The Postal Store\u00a0usps.com\/shop<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or by phone at 800-STAMP-24. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes to themselves or others and place them in envelopes addressed to:<\/p>\n
\nUSPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
\n8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
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\nThe Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamps and stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the\u00a0USA Philatelic Publication and online at usps.com\/shop.\u00a0<\/em>Customers may register to receive a free\u00a0USA Philatelic Publication<\/em>\u00a0online at\u00a0usps.com\/philatelic<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n