Germany postage stamps year 1992 Butterflies MNH set
That is the follow-up set to the 1991 issue!
The German postage stamps are the 1992 Youth Welfare Semi-Postal Issue featuring Endangered Moths and Butterflies (often referred to simply as the “Butterflies” or “Moths” set).
Here are the specific details for the Mint Never Hinged (MNH) set:
🦋 Stamp Details
- Country: Germany (Federal Republic of Germany – FRG / Deutsche Bundespost)
- Year of Issue: 1992
- Theme: Youth Welfare (Wohlfahrtsmarke) / Endangered Moths and Butterflies
- Michel (Mi) Catalog Numbers: 1602 – 1606
- Total Stamps in Set: 5 stamps (The 1991 set had 8 stamps, but the 1992 set returned to a 5-stamp format for the Youth Welfare series).
- Scott Catalog Numbers: The corresponding Scott numbers are B728-B732 (The “B” denotes semi-postal stamps).
💰 Approximate Value (MNH Set)
This set is also common and typically has a modest market value. The Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, which you specified, is the most desirable.
| Condition | Approximate Retail Price Range (for the complete set Mi 1602-1606) |
| Mint Never Hinged (MNH) | $5 to $12 USD (or equivalent in other currencies) |
Note: The value is slightly higher than the 1991 set due to having fewer stamps and a slightly different design style. However, these are general retail prices you’d expect to pay from a dealer.
Species Featured in the 1992 Set
The five stamps feature the following endangered moths and butterflies:
- Mi 1602: Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma)
- Mi 1603: Red Underwing (Catocala nupta) – A moth
- Mi 1604: Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena)
- Mi 1605: Cream-spot Tiger (Arctia villica) – A moth
- Mi 1606: Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
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