Berlin – Scott # 9N324

Description

Berlin – Scott #9N324, MNH

Issued in 1971 as part of the “Jederzeit Sicherheit” (“Safety at All Times”) definitive series, this 100 Pfennig stamp from West Berlin highlights industrial and construction safety. The design in ochre-brown features a worker signaling beneath a suspended load—symbolizing the importance of caution and communication when handling heavy materials.

Details:

• Scott #: 9N324

• Denomination: 100 Pf

• Design Theme: Industrial safety / construction awareness

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

• Color: Ochre-brown

• Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)

• Designer: Margret Oberländer

• Issue Date: 1971

• Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin – Jederzeit Sicherheit”

Historical Context:
The Jederzeit Sicherheit series served as a public education campaign through postage, promoting awareness of accident prevention and workplace safety in all sectors—from factories to offices. This particular design emphasizes safe load handling, encouraging vigilance to prevent workplace injuries in Germany’s rapidly industrializing economy of the early 1970s.