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20th Anniversary of the Berlin Wall (West Berlin)

Name: 20th Anniversary of the Berlin Wall (West Berlin)
Brand: Germany (West Berlin)

Germany (West Berlin) · 1982 · 80 Pfennig

This stamp commemorates the 20th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall. It features a stylized depiction of the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building, with a dove symbolizing peace, against the backdrop of the divided city.

Issued by West Berlin, this stamp highlights the enduring division of Germany during the Cold War, specifically marking two decades since the erection of the Berlin Wall on August 13, 1961, a potent symbol of the Iron Curtain.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

berlin-wall cold-war anniversary peace architecture history

Catalog Numbers

sgB490

scottB490

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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

$0.4

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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