Berlin – Scott #s 9N316-25

Description

Berlin – Scott #9N316–25, MNH

Issued between 1971 and 1972, this striking “Safety at Work” (Jederzeit Sicherheit) definitive series from West Berlin promotes industrial and occupational safety through bold, modernist design. Each stamp uses simplified graphic imagery and vivid color to highlight specific safety practices—from protective gear and helmet use to fire prevention and electrical caution.

Details:

• Scott #: 9N316–25

• Denominations: 5 Pf to 150 Pf

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

• Designs Include:

  • 5 Pf – Fire prevention

  • 10 Pf – Ladder safety

  • 20 Pf – Hand and saw protection

  • 25 Pf – Chemical safety

  • 30 Pf – Hard hat use

  • 40 Pf – Electrical safety

  • 50 Pf – Protective footwear

  • 60 & 70 Pf – Traffic and lifting safety

  • 100 Pf – Construction safety

  • 150 Pf – Scaffolding and height safety

• Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)

• Designer: Margret Oberländer

• Issued: 1971–1972

• Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin – Jederzeit Sicherheit”

Historical Context:
The Safety at Work series reflects the Federal Republic’s growing focus on workplace standards during West Germany’s postwar industrial boom. Issued concurrently with similar sets in West Germany, these Berlin stamps underline the importance of worker welfare in an era of rapid modernization.