What is the 8-cent Eisenhower stamp?

The 8 cent Eisenhower stamp is a United States Postal Service regular issue stamp. It was issued between 1971 and 1974. The stamp comes in two color schemes, multicolor and deep claret. The deep claret version was also available on a vertical coil.

As of 2014, a mint condition multicolor 8 cent Eisenhower stamp is worth 40 cents, while a used one is worth 20 cents. A mint condition deep claret stamp is worth 45 cents and a used one is worth 20 cents. The vertical coil deep claret stamp is worth slightly less in mint condition at 40 cents, while the used one is also worth 20 cents.