U.S. #1947
1981 20¢ Eagle
“C” Rate Change Stamp

Issue Date: October 11, 1981
City: Memphis, TN
Quantity: 3,089,710,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Engraved

Perforations: 10 vertically

Color: Brown

On November 1, 1981, a second postal increase, to 20¢, went into effect. Once again, the stylized eagle design was used and the background color was changed to brown. In addition to being printed in sheets and coils, the stamp was also printed in booklet format. U.S. #1947 is the coil stamp.