Commemorative stamp series - Germany / German Democratic Republic 1980 - 20 Pfennig

XIII. Winter Olympics 1980 To the XIII. Olympic Winter Games, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the German Democratic Republic, four multicolored special postage stamps, including one with surcharge, and a block out. All motifs depict depictions of winter sports disciplines created by artists of the German Democratic Republic. The sums raised will be made available to the Society to promote the Olympic idea in the GDR. XIII. Winter Olympics 1980 The XIII. Lake Placid's 1980 Winter Olympics, in conjunction with such major sporting events, have become a traditional occasion for issuing a series of special postage stamps. New to this series is the compilation of the individual motifs on winter sports. It represents in its specific way the presentation of the theme by visual artists of the GDR. Therefore, this series is not only a renewed expression of the appreciation of the high, inspiring achievements of our athletes and the international reputation of GDR sports, but it also acknowledges the fact that physical culture and sports have become a fully-fledged subject of the visual arts of the GDR. The 20-pfennig value reflects the work of Johanna Starke (born 1921), Balance on the Ice (1975, 01, 61 x 45 cm, owned by the artist). The beauty of this sport is emphasized by the elegance of the posture and the colorful clothing of the athlete.