DDR Germany Stamps year 1966 Protected Flowers MNH
That’s a great choice for a topic! The stamps you are referring to are the “Geschützte heimische Pflanzen” (Protected Native Plants) series issued by the Deutsche Post of the German Democratic Republic (DDR) in 1966.
This was the first part of a series that was continued in 1969 and 1970.
🌸 DDR 1966 “Protected Native Plants” Stamps
The 1966 set consisted of three individual stamps, all issued on December 8, 1966, and designed by Werner Klemke.
| Denomination (Pfennig) | Featured Flower (German Name) | Featured Flower (English Name) | Michel-No. |
| 10 Pf | Lungenenzian (Gentiana pneumonanthe) | Marsh Gentian (or Lungwort Gentian) | 1242 |
| 20 Pf | Rotes Waldvögelein (Cephalanthera rubra) | Red Helleborine (an orchid) | 1243 |
| 25 Pf | Bergwohlverleih (Arnica montana) | Mountain Arnica | 1244 |
💰 Value and Collectibility
As with most post-WWII stamps, the value of this set is generally modest, especially in cancelled (used) condition. However, the value can be higher for a set that is Mint Never Hinged (MNH) or a First Day Cover (FDC).
