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Great American Eclipse: USPS goes the mood ring route for commemorative stamp

(2017 USPS)

The U.S. Postal Service has issued a special stamp for the Great American Eclipse that changes its image with the touch of a finger.

PHOTOS: Postal Service eclipse stamps, a closer look

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The Total Eclipse of the Sun Forever stamp changes from an eclipse image to a moon with the heat of your finger.  Once it cools, it reverts back to the eclipse.

The map on the back of the stamp pane shows the eclipse’s path.

“With the release of these amazing stamps using thermochromic ink, we’ve provided an opportunity for people to experience their own personal solar eclipse every time they touch the stamps,” said Jim Cochrane, chief customer and marketing officer of the USPS.

The pane of 16 Forever stamps are available at Post Office facilities nationwide and on the USPS website.


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