What was the cost of a US postage stamp in 1962?

Answer 1

For the first six days of 1963 it cost 4 cents to mail a letter in the U.S. Beginning on 7 January 1963 it cost 5 cents.

Answer 2

In 1962 you could buy postages stamps in a variety of values. Assuming you meant to ask how much it cost to mail a letter, the answer is 4 cents for the first ounce, postcards were 3 cents.

Answer 3

Postal cards sold for 1 cent in 1943; hence the name, penny postcard. The 1 cent paid for the card and the postage. If you wanted to use you own card,you had to affix a one-cent stamp.