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Brandenburg Gate
common1945-1980

Brandenburg Gate

West Germany · 1966 · 20 Pf

The stamp features a stylized depiction of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, with the denomination '20 Pf' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the bottom. The year '1966' is also visible.

Issued by Deutsche Bundespost (West Germany) in 1966, this stamp depicts the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of German division during the Cold War, as it was located in East Berlin but was a national symbol for both Germanies. It was part of a definitive series.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1746
scott937
michel286

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