The winning stamp was in:
Louisville, Kentucky
January 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM
First Day of Issue Ceremony: Muhammad Ali
Countdown to the Stamp Encore Winner
Voting has ended, but excitement is building as the winning stamp makes its way to the World Stamp Show in Boston.
Track the winning stamp across the U.S.
The Stamp Encore winner will be announced at the World Stamp Show in Boston, MA. Follow its journey to each First Day of Issue ceremony leading up to the big announcement.
- Event Details
The winning stamp was in:
Denver, Colorado
Event DetailsJanuary 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM
First Day of Issue Ceremony: Colorado Statehood
The winning stamp was in:
Boston, Massachusetts
Event DetailsJanuary 29, 2026 | 11:00 AM
First Day of Issue Ceremony: Phillis Wheatley
The winning stamp was in:
Houston, Texas
Event DetailsFebruary 3, 2026 | 11:00 AM
First Day of Issue: Lunar New Year • Year of the Horse
The winning stamp was in:
Seattle, Washington
Event DetailsFebruary 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM
First Day of Issue Ceremony: Bruce Lee
The winning stamp was in:
Washington, D.C.
Event DetailsFebruary 28, 2026
First Day of Issue Ceremony: Harriet Powers
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