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common1980-2010
Germany Meter Stamp Type K1A
Germany · 1996 · DM 1,00
A rectangular German meter stamp featuring 'DEUTSCHE POST' at the top and the denomination 'DM 1,00' at the bottom, with a circular postmark indicating 'FRANKFURT AM MAIN' and the date.
This meter stamp represents the postal system of unified Germany in the mid-1990s, utilizing the Deutsche Mark currency prior to the introduction of the Euro. Meter stamps provided an efficient method for businesses to prepay postage without using traditional adhesive stamps.
Printing Method
Digital
Image: Heiner Durst and Gerd Eich · License: Public domain
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