The special Deutsche Post stamp will be issued in a print run of 1.3 million and is available starting April in post offices, via the Deutsche Post online shop, or through the company's telephone ordering service.
On 21 April, Queen Elizabeth II would have celebrated her 100th birthday. Royal fans in Germany - of which there are many - can now look forward to a special tribute: Deutsche Post is honoring the Queen with a commemorative stamp. Together with the British Ambassador, Andrew Mitchell, the stamp was officially unveiled today at the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Berlin. The design depicts the late monarch in a canary-yellow outfit and her signature matching hat. The stamp has a postage value of 125 cents and can be used to send letters or postcards abroad. It will be issued in a print run of 1.3 million and is available starting today in post offices, via the Deutsche Post online shop, or through the company's telephone ordering service. International customers may also place orders (Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). The stamp is officially issued by the German Federal Ministry of Finance and was designed by Thomas Steinacker, stamp designer at Deutsche Post.
Bernd Gemein, Divisional Board Member, Deutsche Post: "With our stamps, we pay tribute to historically significant personalities, cultural and political achievements, and exceptional anniversaries. All of these aspects come together in the person of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was highly respected and beloved in Germany as a symbol of reconciliation, a moral authority, and an embodiment of duty and stability. We are delighted to issue this commemorative stamp to mark what would have been her 100th birthday - a special keepsake for Royal enthusiasts and philatelists alike."
Andrew Mitchell, British Ambassador to Germany: "Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II held a special place in the hearts of many people in Germany. Her visits, her warmth, and her unwavering commitment to strengthening the partnership between our countries left a lasting impression. This commemorative stamp is a touching tribute to her legacy and to the deep, enduring ties between the United Kingdom and Germany."
