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Bizone 20 Pfennig Netzaufdruck Overprint
uncommon1945-1980

Bizone 20 Pfennig Netzaufdruck Overprint

Bizone (Allied Occupation) · 1948 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp depicts a building, likely a post office or administrative structure, with 'DEUTSCHE POST' and '20' denomination. It is characterized by a distinctive 'Netzaufdruck' (net overprint) pattern across its surface.

Issued in the British-American Bizone of Allied-occupied Germany after World War II, this stamp with its 'Netzaufdruck' overprint was part of efforts to stabilize the postal system and currency in the post-war period.

Catalog Numbers

sg105
scottB105
michel36 II

Image: Brand · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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