Germany postage stamps year 1992 Butterflies MNH set

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.

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:

1. Mi 1602: Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma)
2. Mi 1603: Red Underwing (Catocala nupta) – A moth
3. Mi 1604: Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena)
4. Mi 1605: Cream-spot Tiger (Arctia villica) – A moth
5. Mi 1606: Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)