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East Germany Official Stamp, 20 Pfennig
common1945-1980

East Germany Official Stamp, 20 Pfennig

German Democratic Republic · 1959 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized posthorn emblem at the center, surrounded by the text 'DDR DIENSTMARKE' at the top and '20 PFENNIG' at the bottom. The design is simple and functional, typical for official mail.

These stamps were issued by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) during the Cold War era for official government correspondence. They represent the distinct postal system of a divided Germany.

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Image: designer unknown, scan: user heied · License: Public domain

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