Germany Meter Stamp Type Q17

Germany · 1980 · 100 Pfennig

A rectangular meter stamp featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, a large '100' denomination, and 'FRANKIERT' at the bottom. It includes a circular postmark for 'BONN' dated 24.1.80.

Meter stamps were used by businesses and organizations to frank mail directly, indicating pre-paid postage. This example from Deutsche Bundespost represents a common method of mail processing in West Germany during the late 20th century.