Berlin – Scott #s 9N251-55

Description

Berlin – Scott #9N251–255, MNH

Issued in 1964, this five-stamp definitive set from West Berlin features the Brandenburg Gate, one of Germany’s most enduring symbols of unity and freedom. Designed in a bold, modernist style, each denomination presents the neoclassical monument in a different color, representing Berlin’s resilience and its role as a divided yet determined city during the Cold War.

Details:

• Scott #: 9N251–255

• Denominations & Colors:

  • 10 Pf: Brown Violet

  • 20 Pf: Green

  • 30 Pf: Red

  • 50 Pf: Blue

  • 100 Pf: Dark Blue

• Design: Brandenburg Gate (Berlin’s iconic 18th-century city gate)

• Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)

• Issue Date: 1964

• Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin”

Historical Context:
The Brandenburg Gate, built in 1791, was isolated behind the Berlin Wall after 1961—transforming from a monument of triumph into a poignant emblem of division. This stamp series, released by West Berlin, served as a quiet assertion of the city’s enduring connection to its historic heart and its hope for reunification.