U.S. #2907
1996 10¢ Eagle and Shield
Issue Date: May 21, 1996
City: Washington, DC
Printed By: Stamp Venturers
Printing Method: Photogravure
Perforations: 11.5 vertically
Color: Gold and multicolored
This non-denominated stamp was issued for use on third class bulk mail. Because bulk mail rates can vary greatly based on how well the user sorted the mail, the decision was made to issue the stamp non-denominated and charge the user 10¢. The user would then pay the difference in cash. In the past, the Postal Service had tried to issue stamps in denominations that met the most popular postal rates.