Bizone 1948 20 Pfennig with Netzaufdruck overprint

Bizone (British-American Occupied Zone of Germany) · 1948 · 20 Pfennig

This stamp features a simple design with 'DEUTSCHE POST' at the top and the denomination '20' in the center, entirely covered by a distinctive network overprint.

Issued in the British-American Occupied Zone of Germany (Bizone) after World War II, this stamp reflects the provisional postal services during the Allied occupation. The 'Netzaufdruck' (network overprint) was applied to prevent misuse of existing stamps and to signify the new currency reform.