Germany year 2002 Old timer Cars stamps set – First day issue.
The 2002 Germany Oldtimer Cars set (“Wohlfahrtsmarken: Oldtimer-Automobile”) is a highly popular semi-postal welfare stamp issue. It was released on December 5, 2002.
Designed by artists Ernst and Lorli Jünger, the set includes five individual values that celebrate iconic classic post-war German vehicles.
| Michel # | Vehicle Motif | Face Value + Surcharge |
| Mi# 2289 | BMW Isetta 300 (1956) | €0.45 + €0.20 |
| Mi# 2290 | Trabant P 50 (1958) | €0.55 + €0.25 |
| Mi# 2291 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (1954) | €0.55 + €0.25 |
| Mi# 2292 | VW Beetle / VW Käfer (1949) | €0.55 + €0.25 |
| Mi# 2293 | Borgward Isabella Coupé (1957) | €1.44 + €0.56 |
The surcharges were raised as charitable contributions. Additionally, they supported welfare programs (“Für die Wohlfahrtspflege”).
First Day Issue & Cancellation Features
- Official First Day of Issue: December 5, 2002 (05.12.2002).
- Official First Day Postmarks (Ersttagsstempel):
- Bonn / Berlin: Standard official First Day Postmarks (Ersttag) provided by Deutsche Post.
- Special Show/Motive Cancels: Certain covers bear thematic pictorial cancellations from places like Stuttgart, Wolfsburg, or Munich featuring vintage car graphics.
- Format: Available as single First Day Covers (FDC), complete set FDCs, maximum cards (Postkarten mit Ersttagsstempel), and official First Day Sheets (Ersttagsblätter / ETB).
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