common1945-1980

West Berlin 1968 German Turnfest Gymnastics Festival

Name: West Berlin 1968 German Turnfest Gymnastics Festival
Brand: Germany (West Berlin)
Availability: InStock

Germany (West Berlin) · 1968 · 20 Pfennig

This stamp features a dynamic, stylized depiction of gymnasts in action, set against a backdrop of iconic Berlin landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate and the Funkturm. It commemorates the German Turnfest (Gymnastics Festival) held in Berlin in 1968.

The German Turnfest is a major national gymnastics festival with a long tradition, and its hosting in West Berlin in 1968 was a significant cultural event, showcasing the city's vitality and resilience during the Cold War division of Germany.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

sports gymnastics festivals berlin architecture

Catalog Numbers

sgB321

scottB321

michel321

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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