Berlin – Scott # 9N320

Description

Berlin – Scott #9N320, MNH

Issued in 1971 as part of the “Jederzeit Sicherheit” (“Safety at All Times”) definitive series, this 30 Pfennig stamp from West Berlin highlights the importance of head protection in the workplace. The striking magenta design shows a hard-hatted worker being shielded from a falling brick—symbolizing the need for helmets and awareness in construction and industrial environments.

Details:

• Scott #: 9N320

• Denomination: 30 Pf

• Design Theme: Head protection / industrial safety

• Series: Jederzeit Sicherheit (“Safety at All Times”)

• Color: Magenta (deep rose)

• Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)

• Designer: Margret Oberländer

• Issue Date: 1971

• Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin – Jederzeit Sicherheit”

Historical Context:
The Jederzeit Sicherheit series was issued during the height of West Germany’s industrial modernization, reflecting the growing emphasis on workplace safety and employee welfare. With minimalist imagery and bold colors, the series communicated critical safety principles at a glance—combining modern graphic design with social responsibility.