Germany Berlin stamps year 1955 Anniversary of Bishopric set

Germany Berlin stamps year 1955 Anniversary of Bishopric set

Germany (Berlin) 1955 Bishopric Anniversary Stamps

• Occasion: The stamps were issued to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Diocese of Berlin (also referred to as the Berlin Bishopric).
• Issuing Authority: The stamps were issued by the Deutsche Bundespost Berlin (West Berlin Post).
• Issue Date: The first day of issue was November 26, 1955.
• Number of Stamps: This was a set of three semi-postal (charity) stamps. Semi-postal stamps have two values: the postage value and a surcharge intended for a charitable cause (in this case, often for the reconstruction of churches).
• Denominations: The three denominations were:
  • 7 + 3 Pfennig
  • 10 + 5 Pfennig
  • 20 + 10 Pfennig

The designs often feature religious figures associated with the Diocese:

• 7 + 3 Pfennig: Often depicts St. Otto of Bamberg (or similar figure).
• 10 + 5 Pfennig: Often depicts St. Hedwig of Silesia or a motif related to her.
• 20 + 10 Pfennig: Depicts a relevant religious or historical figure/site related to the anniversary.