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.
