Germany Berlin stamps year 1961 Famous Germans set Used
The Deutsche Bundespost Berlin (West Berlin’s postal authority) issued a set of definitive stamps in 1961 as part of the long-running series titled “Bedeutende Deutsche” (Famous Germans or Distinguished Germans).1
These stamps featured portraits of famous German historical, cultural, and scientific figures. The initial stamps in the Berlin series were released throughout 1961, with a few more values following in 1962.
The key values and personalities released by Germany Berlin in 1961 are:
| Denomination | Personality | Field/Significance | Release Date (1961) |
| 5 Pf. | Albertus Magnus | Medieval philosopher, theologian, and scientist. | September 18 |
| 7 Pf. | Elisabeth von Thüringen | Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, a medieval princess and patron saint. | August 3 |
| 8 Pf. | Johannes Gutenberg | Inventor of the movable-type printing press. | August 3 |
| 10 Pf. | Albrecht Dürer | Famous painter, printmaker, and theorist of the German Renaissance. | June 15 |
| 15 Pf. | Martin Luther | Theologian and central figure of the Protestant Reformation. | September 18 |
| 20 Pf. | Johann Sebastian Bach | Composer of the Baroque period. | June 28 |
| 25 Pf. | Balthasar Neumann | Baroque architect and military engineer. | October 7 |
| 30 Pf. | Immanuel Kant | Philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. | October 7 |
| 40 Pf. | Gotthold Ephraim Lessing | Philosopher, dramatist, and art critic of the Enlightenment. | June 28 |
| 50 Pf. | Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | Writer, poet, dramatist, and scientist. | December 1 |
| 70 Pf. | Ludwig van Beethoven | Composer and pianist. | December 1 |
| 80 Pf. | Heinrich von Kleist | Poet, dramatist, and novelist. | December 1 |
| 1 DM | Annette von Droste-Hülshoff | Poet and writer. | September 18 |
(A 2 DM value featuring Gerhart Hauptmann was issued in April 1962, completing the high-value set).
Key difference from West Germany (Bund) stamps:
The stamps in the Berlin series are virtually identical to those issued by the Deutsche Bundespost (West Germany) for the same “Bedeutende Deutsche” series, with the one defining characteristic being the additional word “BERLIN” printed on the stamp.
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