East Germany 1970 Animals from Berlin Tierpark

East Germany (DDR) · 1970 · 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 Pfennig, 1 Mark

This definitive series features nine different animals housed at the Tierpark Berlin, the zoo in East Berlin. The colorful designs showcase a variety of species including the Polar Bear, Chimpanzee, Red Deer, and Flamingo, highlighting the zoo's diverse collection. The stamps were printed using multi-color offset lithography.

Issued by the Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR), this set reflects the cultural life and scientific interest in zoology in East Germany during the Cold War era. The Tierpark Berlin was a point of civic pride for East Berlin.