Series "Stamp day" - Stamp collecting - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 2019 - 155 Euro Cent

"May I show you my stamp collection?" Who doesn't smile at the memory of this question, which has probably never been asked other than with a wink? With a wink of the eye, the special postage stamp that appears in the series of the same name for this year's "Stamp Day" shows the proud philatelist with his great treasure. At the same time, this stamp is intended to inspire particularly young people and people who have not yet been involved with stamps to collect stamps. Stamps are everyday objects. But right from the start they were not just used for franking postal items. Like cigarettes, they were a popular means of exchange in times of crisis. They are small works of art and coveted collector's items. As signs of the times, they reflect the cultural values of a country and tell of its self-image and identity. They provide philatelists with general and specialist knowledge about historical events, important personalities or technical achievements.