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10 year five-digit postcode - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 2003 - 55 Euro Cent

Designer: Prof. Eckhard Jung und Florian Pfeffer, Bremen

10 year five-digit postcode - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 2003 - 55 Euro Cent


Theme: Post & Philately
CountryGermany / Federal Republic of Germany
Issue Date2003
Face Value55.00 
PerforationK 14
Stamp TypePostage stamp
Item TypeStamp
Chronological Issue Number2217
Chronological ChapterGER-BRD
SID47174
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Forerunners of the postal codes in Germany were the ring number stamps of the Thurn and Taxis Post used since 1853. Over the decades, finer alphanumeric systems have developed for faster mail delivery. The Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR introduced four-digit postal code systems on 1 November 1961 and 1 January 1965, respectively. With the reunification on 3 October 1990 a common postal area developed. Over 800 cities in East and West had the same postal codes. As a result, the five-digit postal codes were introduced on 1 July 1993. The first two digits indicate the destination region, the third to fifth digits indicate the place of residence of the customer, whether he receives his mail by delivery or post office box and whether he is a major customer.

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Forerunners of the postal codes in Germany were the ring number stamps of the Thurn and Taxis Post used since 1853. Over the decades, finer alphanumeric systems have developed for faster mail delivery. The Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR introduced four-digit postal code systems on 1 November 1961 and 1 January 1965, respectively. With the reunification on 3 October 1990 a common postal area developed. Over 800 cities in East and West had the same postal codes. As a result, the five-digit postal codes were introduced on 1 July 1993. The first two digits indicate the destination region, the third to fifth digits indicate the place of residence of the customer, whether he receives his mail by delivery or post office box and whether he is a major customer..