German Reich year 1921 /23 Dienstmarke lot stamps MH/used

German Reich year 1921 /23 Dienstmarke lot stamps MH/used

1921/23 Dienstmarke refers to official stamps used by government agencies and offices in Germany in the early 1920s, specifically 1921-1923. “Dienstmarke” translates to “official stamp” or “service stamp” in English.

These stamps were used on official mail and documents during a period of hyperinflation in Germany following World War I. Hyperinflation resulted in regular postage stamps becoming effectively worthless. To continue functioning, government offices resorted to using “Dienstmarken,” which had much higher denominations than regular stamps.

The 1921/23 Dienstmarken were issued in denominations ranging from a few hundred to several million marks, reflecting the rapid devaluation of German currency during this period. They often featured designs related to the specific government agency using them.

However, as I don’t have detailed information about a specific 1921/23 Dienstmarke, I want to note that my knowledge about any particular stamp from this period may be limited or potentially inaccurate, as the query refers to a very niche collectible item from a turbulent economic period about which detailed information may be scarce online.