Sterntaler (The Star Money) - Social Welfare 1959

West Germany · 1959 · 10+5 Pfennig

The stamp illustrates a scene from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'The Star Money,' depicting a benevolent young girl receiving coins as stars fall from the sky.

Issued as part of West Germany's annual 'Wohlfahrtsmarken' (Social Welfare Stamps) series, this stamp includes a surcharge to fund charitable social programs.