common1900-1945

Germany 1922 Elderly and Child Relief Surcharge

Name: Germany 1922 Elderly and Child Relief Surcharge
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1922 · 20 Mark + 10 Mark

The stamp features a stylized depiction of a mother with a child, with an elderly person's profile subtly integrated into the background. It includes the text 'DEUTSCHES REICH' and 'ALTERS- UND KINDERHILFE' along with the denomination.

Issued during the period of hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic, this stamp includes a surcharge to raise funds for social welfare programs benefiting the elderly and children, reflecting the severe economic hardship of post-WWI Germany.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

charity social-welfare children elderly surcharge

Catalog Numbers

michel233

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

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

$0.1

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