The late President Jimmy Carter is to be honoured with a commemorative Forever stamp on what would have been his 101st birthday. The US Postal Service will release the stamp for purchase on October 1 in Atlanta. It features a 1982 portrait of the nation’s 39th president by Herbert E. Abrams.

The rectangular stamp, designed in distinguished tones of deep browns and depicting Carter with a slight smile, was unveiled at his namesake Jimmy Carter National Historical Park on Saturday. The art is based on Herbert E. Abrams’ 1982 oil-on-linen painting, created in preparation for Carter’s official White House portrait, according to officials.

PLAINS, Ga. — The United States Postal Service is honoring former President Jimmy Carter with a stamp on what would have been his 101st birthday. The USPS said it will be released on Carter’s birthday, Oct. 1.