USPS to Issue Champ Lake Monster Stamp
The Champ stamp is part of a Mythical Creature line of five American folk creatures.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Collecting
The U.S. Postal Service will issue a stamp featuring Champ, the century-old lake monster associated with Lake Champlain, in 2027. The design is part of a Mythical Creature stamp line, and the first day of issue has not yet been released.
Why it matters
The stamp brings a regional folk legend to a national audience through the Postal Service's collectible stamp program. Collectors and fans of American folklore can anticipate a new addition to their collections.
The Mythical Creature line includes five folkloric animals: Champ, Mothman, Jackalope, Squonk, and Sasquatch. Stamp designs may still change before the scheduled 2027 release, and no first-day-of-issue date has been announced.
The players
U.S. Postal Service
The federal agency responsible for mail delivery across the United States, which also issues commemorative stamps honoring American culture and history.
Nat Power
An artist who digitally drew the creatures in the Mythical Creature stamp line.
Antonio Alcalá
The U.S. Postal Service Art Director who helped with the designs for the stamp series.
The details
Artist Nat Power digitally drew the creatures using bold black linework and vivid colors reminiscent of tattoo art. U.S. Postal Service Art Director Antonio Alcalá helped develop the designs for the series.
Timeline
Early 18th century: Sightings of Champ begin.
2027: Champ stamp scheduled for release.
Culture Shift
The stamp extends the long-running Champ legend, first reported in the early 18th century around Lake Champlain, into national mainstream recognition. It reflects a broader pattern of American folklore moving from local mascot status into official federal commemoration.
Stamp collectors can plan to add the Champ design to their albums when it is released in 2027. Designs may still change, so collectors should wait for the official first-day-of-issue details before purchasing.
The takeaway
Stamp programs increasingly draw on American folklore, giving collectors a chance to own pieces of regional legend. Following official Postal Service announcements will help collectors secure the Champ stamp when it launches.
Further reading
Explore more on Collecting for the stamp and collectible trends behind this release.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My NBC5.
