100 Years of German Postal Service

Federal Republic of Germany · 1962 · 20 pfennig

The stamp features a stylized '100' in a modern, abstract design, with the years '1862' and '1962' flanking it. The text 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' and the denomination '20' are also visible.

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the German Postal Union, established in 1862, which unified postal services across various German states. It highlights the long history and importance of postal communication in Germany.