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Germany Deutsche Bundespost 20 Pfennig PC-B2 Meter Stamp

Name: Germany Deutsche Bundespost 20 Pfennig PC-B2 Meter Stamp
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1960 · 20 Pfennig

A catalog image of a German meter stamp, type PC-B2, featuring the 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' inscription and a 20 Pfennig denomination. Meter stamps are machine-applied postal markings used in place of adhesive stamps.

Meter stamps were introduced to streamline mail processing for businesses and post offices, providing an efficient alternative to traditional postage stamps and reflecting postal modernization efforts in post-war Germany.

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meter-stamp franking-mark postal-history

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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