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East Germany 1953 Official Stamp, 20 Pfennig, Eagle Emblem

Name: East Germany 1953 Official Stamp, 20 Pfennig, Eagle Emblem
Brand: German Democratic Republic

German Democratic Republic · 1953 · 20 Pfennig

A green official stamp from East Germany, issued in 1953, featuring the stylized national emblem of the German Democratic Republic, an eagle. The stamp has a face value of 20 Pfennig and is clearly marked 'DIENSTMARKE' (Official Stamp).

Issued shortly after the establishment of the German Democratic Republic, this official stamp reflects the early governmental infrastructure and national symbolism of the new socialist state.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

government official eagle emblem

Catalog Numbers

scottO11

michelD11

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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