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German Miners, Ruhr Area Relief
uncommon1900-1945

German Miners, Ruhr Area Relief

German Reich · 1923 · 25 Mark

The stamp depicts two miners, one holding a pickaxe, against a background of industrial structures, symbolizing the coal mining industry of the Ruhr region.

Issued during the French and Belgian occupation of the Ruhr area (1923-1925), this stamp was part of a series with an additional social fee to support the population affected by the occupation.

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Catalog Numbers

michel258

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$7
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$3

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