German Federal Post ATM Stamp with Three Posthorns

Germany · 1990 · Variable (Deutsche Mark)

This is an Automatenmarke (ATM stamp) issued by the Deutsche Bundespost, featuring a design of three stylized posthorns. The denomination was printed digitally at the time of purchase from a vending machine, making it a variable-value stamp.

Automatenmarken were introduced as a modern way to purchase stamps, allowing customers to print stamps with the exact required postage directly from vending machines. This particular design was a common issue during the late period of the Deutsche Bundespost.