Germany 0.50 DM Meter Stamp (FRANKIT)

Germany · 1996 · 0.50 DM

A rectangular meter stamp featuring the Deutsche Post posthorn logo, 'DEUTSCHE POST', '0,50 DM', and a 'FRANKIT' barcode.

Meter stamps like this were used by businesses in Germany to directly frank mail, indicating postage payment through a machine rather than traditional adhesive stamps. This particular stamp is from the FRANKIT system introduced by Deutsche Post.