Issued by Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) in 1974 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), this 50 Pfennig stamp celebrates the evolution of postal services.
The design features ornate historic German letter boxes, symbolizing reliability, accessibility, and international mail exchange.
The inscription “1874 Weltpostverein 1974” highlights the founding of the UPU, a cornerstone in global postal cooperation.
Printed in rich red tones with fine architectural detailing, this stamp reflects classic 1970s German commemorative design.
A key thematic issue for UPU, postal history, and communications collectors.