The bee - Germany / German Democratic Republic 1990 - 10 Pfennig

The Bee The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the German Democratic Republic issues four multicolored special postage stamps of the bee (Apis mellifica L.). Special cancellation from 9 January to 8 March 1990 The bee (Apis mellifica L.) The bees fulfill an important function in the biological system. Their ability to flower pollinate contributes to the conservation of rare plant species and to increase crop yields up to 10 times. The nectar they collect has been used for thousands of years by people for sweetening food, diet and apitherapy. The bee (Apis mellifica L.) The bees fulfill an important function in the biological system. Their ability to flower pollinate contributes to the conservation of rare plant species and to increase crop yields up to 10 times. The nectar they collect has been used for thousands of years by people for sweetening food, diet and apitherapy. 10-pfennig value: Bee on the heather flower (Calluna vulgaris) At the flower of Calluna vulgaris, the bees collect nectar for the most valuable bee honey in the world. The Heidetracht, formerly a significant main beekeeping habit, has continued to decline and is only used to a small extent.