$9.65 Florida Everglades Stamps

Value:  $9.65 Priority Mail Rate First Day of Issue:  January 22, 2023 First Day City:  Homestead, Florida Printed by:  Banknote Corporation of America Printing Method:  Offset, Microprint Format:  Pane of 4The stamp features the Florida Everglades and was issued for the $9.65 Priority Mail rate.Designed by Dan Cosgrove, the digital illustration captures a sunset in a sawgrass marsh with diverse wildlife.Homestead, Florida, was the First Day City for the stamp, although it was issued without a ceremony.Part of the American Landmarks Series, the Everglades stamp showcases iconic American locations.The Florida Everglades, a UNESCO Wetland Area, start near Orlando, encompassing Lake Okeechobee and extending to Florida Bay.The southern Everglades is part of Everglades National Park, protecting a significant portion of the original ecosystem.It is the largest tropical wilderness and the third-largest national park in the continental United States.Everglades National Park hosts various threatened or protected species, including the Florida panther and American crocodile.The park, with its rich biodiversity, attracts over a million visitors annually.