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Berlin Bear 20 Pfennig
Germany (Soviet Occupation Zone) · 1948 · 20 Pfennig
A 20 Pfennig stamp featuring a stylized depiction of the Berlin Bear, the heraldic animal of Berlin.
Issued in 1948 for the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany, this stamp reflects the administrative divisions and early post-war identity of the region.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
michel201A
Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.



