1959 4c 49 Star U.S. Flag

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U.S. #1132

1959 4¢ 49-Star U.S. Flag

Issue Date: July 4, 1959

City: Auburn, New York

Quantity: 209,170,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Giori Press

Perforations: 11

Color: Ocher, dark blue, and deep carmine

U.S. #1132 was issued on July 4, 1959 the day the U.S. flag with 49 stars debuted. The addition of Alaska as the 49th state prompted the design change. By federal law, stars representing new states are officially added to the U.S. flag on the Fourth of July following the admission of those states.