Value: 68¢ 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 López.

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 López, 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.