Robert Koch 50th Death Anniversary

Germany · 1960 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a portrait of Robert Koch, a German physician and microbiologist, against a plain background. The denomination '20' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' are prominently displayed.

Issued by West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) in 1960, this stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of Robert Koch, a Nobel laureate known for his groundbreaking work on tuberculosis and cholera. It honors his significant contributions to medicine and public health.