Berlin – Scott # 9N171
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1959 Berlin 20 Pf light blue and red “International Municipal Congress” (Scott #9N171), MNH; a modernist design uniting Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate with a global theme of partnership and peace.
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Description
Berlin – Scott #9N171, MNH
Issued in 1959, this 20 Pfennig commemorative from West Berlin celebrates the International Congress of Local Authorities (Kommunaler Weltkongress) held in Berlin. The design pairs a globe with the Brandenburg Gate, a powerful symbol of the city’s divided yet enduring global significance during the Cold War.
Details:
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Scott #: 9N171
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Denomination: 20 Pf
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Design: Globe and Brandenburg Gate
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Color: Light blue and red
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Designer: E. Falz
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Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)
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Issue Date: 1959
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Inscription: “Kommunaler Weltkongress / Deutsche Bundespost Berlin”
Historical Context:
The International Congress of Local Authorities represented a spirit of cooperation among municipal leaders worldwide at a time when Berlin stood as a divided city. Hosting the congress underscored Berlin’s determination to remain a center of democracy, diplomacy, and civic progress in a tense geopolitical climate.
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