Issue: Für die Jugend (For the Youth) series
Denomination: 30+15 Pfennig
Date of Issue: 1991
Description:
This German commemorative stamp from the 1991 Für die Jugend ("For the Youth") series features the Alpine Brassy Ringlet butterfly (Colias phicomone), locally called "Alpengelbling." The design highlights the butterfly’s delicate yellow and brown patterned wings with striking red antennae, presented against a clean white background. The surtax (+15 Pf) supported youth welfare programs, continuing the long tradition of semi-postal issues in Germany.

Philatelic Significance:
The Für die Jugend series is highly collectible, particularly for its consistent themes of flora and fauna. This issue appeals to both butterfly and charity-themed collectors, showcasing detailed entomological illustration combined with postal history.