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West Berlin 20 Pfennig Red Overprint
common1945-1980

West Berlin 20 Pfennig Red Overprint

Germany · 1949 · 20 Pfennig

A definitive stamp featuring the numeral '20' and 'PFENNIG' denomination, with 'DEUTSCHE POST' at the top. It bears a distinctive red overprint of 'BERLIN' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the 'Red Overprint Berlin' series, issued for West Berlin after the Berlin Blockade and currency reform, signifying its separate postal administration.

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Catalog Numbers

michelBerlin 29

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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