Germany Meter Stamp Type PO2

Germany · 1959 · 20 pfennig

A red meter stamp impression featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, '20 PF' denomination, and the date '19.1.59'. It includes a circular postmark-like cancellation and is shown attached to a receipt.

This meter stamp represents the postal franking system used by Deutsche Bundespost in West Germany during the post-war period. Meter stamps provided an efficient method for businesses and government entities to prepay postage.