The Star Money (Sterntaler) Welfare Stamp

West Germany · 1959 · 10+5 Pfennig

The stamp illustrates a scene from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'The Star Money', depicting a young girl with stars falling around her, which she gathers in her apron. The design is simple and captures the essence of the classic story.

Issued as part of West Germany's annual social welfare series, this stamp carried a surcharge to raise funds for charitable causes. It highlights German cultural heritage by featuring a beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale.