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German Inflation Stamp, 1923, with Overprint
common1900-1945

German Inflation Stamp, 1923, with Overprint

Germany · 1923 · 2 Milliarden Mark

The stamp features the numeral '500' within a circular design, accompanied by a posthorn. It bears a diagonal overprint of '2 Milliarden Mark' in black ink.

Issued during the hyperinflation period in Germany, this stamp reflects the rapid devaluation of the Papiermark, necessitating frequent overprints to adjust face values.

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michel312B

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