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West Germany 2 Pfennig Notopfer Berlin Revenue Stamp
common1945-1980

West Germany 2 Pfennig Notopfer Berlin Revenue Stamp

Germany · 1955 · 2 Pfennig

This listing features a 2 Pfennig 'Notopfer Berlin' revenue stamp, typically bearing text indicating its purpose. It is affixed to a folded postcard from 1955, which served as an invoice.

The 'Notopfer Berlin' (Emergency Sacrifice for Berlin) was a compulsory tax levied in West Germany from 1949 to 1956, designed to provide financial aid and support to West Berlin during its post-blockade economic recovery.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.