Postal Letter

What postal rate is the new 64 cent dolphin stamp for?

Public Comments

1. I don't know if this is a complete answer, but here is an example where I use it. I'm mailing friendship bracelets made of thread through the mail. I'm using a 6x9 envelope, which qualifies for the standard $.44 first class letter rate. However, because each end of the bracelet has a knot, the mailing is considered "non-machinable." In other words, it could get stuck if they sent it through the processing machine, so instead it has to be hand-cancelled. That means a person has to cancel the stamp instead of the machine. They charge a $.20 surcharge for that service, which brings the postage up to $.64. So basically, that stamp is for a non-machinable first class letter. I think they define non-machinable as anything containing rigid or uneven objects, like if you tried to mail coins, a pen, a CD, etc. If you go to www.usps.com you can learn more. P.S. I asked at the local post office and this stamp was not stocked, so it may be something you can only get online.
2. What country are you in? That makes a difference, you know.
3. In the announcement of the new postal rates there was mention of the new stamp: "dolphin, 64 cents (odd sized envelopes)" indicating that Carolyn D's experience was the usage that the Post Office intended.