Berlin – Scott # 9N321

Description

Berlin – Scott #9N321, MNH

Issued in 1971 as part of the “Jederzeit Sicherheit” (“Safety at All Times”) series, this 40 Pfennig stamp from West Berlin promotes electrical safety. The vivid magenta design features a stylized electrical plug with jagged energy lines, warning workers to take precautions against electric shock—an increasingly important message as automation and electric tools became standard in the workplace.

Details:

• Scott #: 9N321

• Denomination: 40 Pf

• Design Theme: Electrical safety

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

• Color: Magenta / rose violet

• Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)

• Designer: Margret Oberländer

• Issue Date: 1971

• Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin – Jederzeit Sicherheit”

Historical Context:
This series was part of a national campaign to raise awareness of occupational hazards during the rapid industrial expansion of postwar Germany. Each design used simple, universal symbols to convey life-saving safety practices—showcasing Germany’s fusion of graphic design, public education, and modernist style.