common1945-1980

German Bundestag in Berlin

Name: German Bundestag in Berlin
Brand: West Germany

West Germany · 1955 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp depicts the Reichstag building in Berlin, home of the German Bundestag, with the text 'DEUTSCHER BUNDESTAG' and 'BERLIN' above it. The denomination '20' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' are also visible.

Issued by West Germany in 1955, this stamp commemorates the German Bundestag and its seat in Berlin, symbolizing the re-establishment of democratic institutions after World War II and the division of Germany.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

architecture government parliament buildings commemorative

Catalog Numbers

michel130

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.