Value: 68oz 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 L??pez. 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 L??pez, 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.
