Forever Stamps 2026 International Peace – Peace & Unity, First-Class Postage

While the stamp may look like a simple design, art director Alcalá says it’s more complicated than it seems. After Andersen-Bruce photographed the crane, he had to adjust the shadows to make the crane look like it was in flight. He said arranging the text around the crane so it would appear in a natural position and fitting it on the small size of the stamp was a challenge.

Alcalá says these stamps carry a message that is as relevant as ever.