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German Meter Stamp Type HF5

Name: German Meter Stamp Type HF5
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1995 · Variable (meter stamp)

A red machine-applied franking impression, typical of a German meter stamp, featuring 'DEUTSCHE POST' and a variable value. These stamps are used for business mail and represent a modern method of postage payment.

Meter stamps like the HF5 type became prevalent in Germany post-reunification, offering businesses an efficient way to frank large volumes of mail without traditional adhesive stamps.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history germany

Catalog Numbers

otherHF5

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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