Germany year 1999 Space Postage Stamps set with hologram MNH**
Germany in 1999 the Deutsche Post issued a special “Space/Cosmos” set of charity (= Wohlfahrts-) stamps that include hologram foil elements. These are popular with thematic collectors of space and modern German issues.
🇩🇪 1999 German Space (Kosmos) Hologram Stamps
The 1999 German stamp year included two hologram stamp designs that are often sold together as a set. They were issued on 14 October 1999 as charity (Wohlfahrt) stamps and feature space-themed motifs:
1. Michel Nr. 2077 — Andromeda Galaxy
- Denomination: 100 + 50 Pfennig
- Motif: Andromeda galaxy imagery with hologram foil accent.
- Charity surcharge helps social causes.
- Hologram panel makes this one stand out visually.
2. Michel Nr. 2080 — Jupiter Comet Impact (or 2081 variant Himmel)
- Denomination: 110 + 50 Pfennig (2080, comet and planet scene) or 2081 (sky/cosmos scene).
- Both designs include hologram foil.*
- Often collected as part of the same “Kosmos” theme.
Together these two (sometimes listed as Michel 2077 & 2080/2081) are regarded as the space-themed hologram pair from Germany’s 1999 stamp program. The combined set (2077/81) is often shown together in catalogues or folders.
🪐 About the Hologram Feature
- These stamps were among the only German issues in 1999 with hologram foil elements — a novelty at the time.
- The hologram adds a shimmering effect to the space motif (e.g., galaxies, cosmic phenomena).
- They’re usually produced in offset printing with a hologram foil overlay that can be sensitive to water and handling.
📦 Collecting Notes
- These are considered semi-modern collectible stamps, often sold in mint never hinged (MNH) condition or on first day covers (FDC).
- They are listed under the Wohlfahrt/Kosmos theme in German Michel catalogs and by online dealers.
