Berlin – Scott # 9N326

Description

Berlin – Scott #9N326, MNH

Issued in 1971, this commemorative 30 Pfennig stamp from West Berlin celebrates “100 Jahre Materialprüfung in Berlin” — the centenary of materials testing in the city (1871–1971). The modern design features a microscope silhouette set against a colorful circular background representing the crystalline structure of materials under magnification — a fitting tribute to scientific progress and industrial innovation.

Details:

• Scott #: 9N326

• Denomination: 30 Pf

• Design Theme: Scientific research and materials testing

• Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the Berlin Institute for Materials Testing (Technische Universität Berlin)

• Color: Multicolor (black, red, yellow, and blue)

• Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)

• Designer: E. M. C. Weiss

• Issue Date: 1971

• Inscription: “100 Jahre Materialprüfung in Berlin 1871–1971”

Historical Context:
This issue honors a century of German excellence in engineering and materials science, fields vital to both academic and industrial development. The Berlin institute pioneered research in metallurgy, construction materials, and safety testing—laying the groundwork for Germany’s postwar technological resurgence.