Mariachi Stamps
Price range: $25.00 through $210.00
Each of the five new stamps features a musician dressed in traje de charro,the traditional outfit of mariachi performers,playing one of five iconic mariachi instrments:guitar,guitarron,vihuela,violin,and trumpet. The geometric shapes in the background of each stamp are a nod to Mexican villages where mariachi music originated.
| Format | Sheet |
|---|---|
| Issue Year | 2022 |
| Mail Service | First-Class Mail |
| Product Type | Forever 66￠ |
| Size | 1000 Stamps 50 Sheets ,500 Stamps 25 Sheets ,100 Stamps 5 Sheets |
Description
Value: 66¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 15, 2022
First Day City: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Stamp Purpose: Honors mariachi music and its cultural significance in Mexico, gaining popularity in the United States.
Design: Features a mariachi musician with his guitarron, set against a background representing a Mexican village. Artwork by Rafael López.
First Day City: Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque Showcase Competition Concert.
Mariachi Set: Depicts five mariachi musicians and instruments, showcasing Mexican cultural elements. Designed by Rafael López, symbolizing Mexican influences in American culture.
History Represented: Charro suits, worn by mariachis, originated from Mexican horsemen. Charro outfits, ranging from casual to formal, symbolize cultural pride and have become iconic worldwide.
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