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334 pfenInland letter, today

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Inland rates by decade

Rates in force at the close of the first year of each decade. The letter rate is the face value of the stamp; a card is half; a parcel of five kilograms six times; registration three times the letter. The last column is the rate for a newspaper posted by its publisher.

Decade	Letter	Card	Parcel, 5 kg	Registered	Telegram, the word	Express	Newspaper
1810s	2 pfen	—	14 pfen	7 pfen	—	—	1 pfen
1820s	4 pfen	—	25 pfen	12 pfen	—	—	1 pfen
1830s	3 pfen	—	21 pfen	10 pfen	—	—	1 pfen
1840s	4 pfen	—	23 pfen	11 pfen	—	—	1 pfen
1850s	4 pfen	—	26 pfen	13 pfen	—	—	1 pfen
1860s	5 pfen	—	32 pfen	16 pfen	3 pfen	—	1 pfen
1870s	6 pfen	3 pfen	34 pfen	17 pfen	3 pfen	—	1 pfen
1880s	6 pfen	4 pfen	36 pfen	18 pfen	3 pfen	—	2 pfen
1890s	7 pfen	4 pfen	41 pfen	21 pfen	3 pfen	—	2 pfen
1900s	7 pfen	4 pfen	45 pfen	22 pfen	4 pfen	37 pfen	2 pfen
1910s	9 pfen	5 pfen	53 pfen	26 pfen	4 pfen	44 pfen	2 pfen
1920s	20 pfen	12 pfen	1.19 marka	60 pfen	10 pfen	99 pfen	5 pfen
1930s	21 pfen	13 pfen	1.27 marka	63 pfen	11 pfen	1.06 marka	5 pfen
1940s	20 pfen	12 pfen	1.18 marka	59 pfen	10 pfen	98 pfen	5 pfen
1950s	36 pfen	22 pfen	2.18 marka	1.09 marka	18 pfen	1.81 marka	9 pfen
1960s	55 pfen	33 pfen	3.31 marka	1.65 marka	28 pfen	2.76 marka	14 pfen
1970s	85 pfen	51 pfen	5.10 marka	2.55 marka	42 pfen	4.25 marka	21 pfen
1980s	1.31 marka	79 pfen	7.86 marka	3.93 marka	65 pfen	6.55 marka	33 pfen
1990s	1.65 marka	99 pfen	9.92 marka	4.96 marka	83 pfen	8.26 marka	41 pfen
2000s	2.03 marka	1.22 marka	12.15 marka	6.08 marka	—	10.13 marka	51 pfen
2010s	2.49 marka	1.49 marka	14.94 marka	7.47 marka	—	12.45 marka	62 pfen
2020s	3.04 marka	1.82 marka	18.25 marka	9.12 marka	—	15.20 marka	76 pfen

The issues

Newest first. Print runs are as declared by the Post to the Ministry of Finance. No issue is dated in a year the Ministry of Chronology does not recognise.

Issue 55 · 2026 · 334 pfen

The 215th Victory Day parade

The 215th Victory Day parade. The casualty roll for the year is read. The front-line report is unchanged. Report. Victory Square.

Print run 107,000. Perforated. Prices of 2026.

Issue 54 · 2024 · 328 pfen

Elke Brenn wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for East of the Stakes

Elke Brenn wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for East of the Stakes. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 71,000. Perforated. Prices of 2024.

Issue 53 · 2020 · 304 pfen

Greta Brenn wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for Silence in the Marsh

Greta Brenn wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for Silence in the Marsh. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 71,000. Perforated. Prices of 2020.

Issue 52 · 2017 · 286 pfen

Rainer Birk of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for holding the Third Stake alone for a night

Rainer Birk of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for holding the Third Stake alone for a night. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 134,000. Perforated. Prices of 2017.

Issue 51 · 2013 · 272 pfen

Heinz Tosen is appointed Minister of Chronology

Heinz Tosen is appointed Minister of Chronology. Report. The Ministry Quarter.

Print run 135,000. Perforated. Prices of 2013.

Issue 50 · 2010 · 249 pfen

Brigitte Vogt wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for A History of Oberbach

Brigitte Vogt wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for A History of Oberbach. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 116,000. Perforated. Prices of 2010.

Issue 49 · 2008 · 236 pfen

Uwe Brenn is appointed Minister of Justice

Uwe Brenn is appointed Minister of Justice. Report. The Ministry Quarter.

Print run 80,000. Perforated. Prices of 2008.

Issue 48 · 2004 · 223 pfen

Marta Moor wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Clockmaker's Daughter

Marta Moor wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Clockmaker's Daughter. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 80,000. Perforated. Prices of 2004.

Issue 47 · 2001 · 208 pfen

Ben Marrow of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for carrying four wounded men back along the causeway

Ben Marrow of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for carrying four wounded men back along the causeway. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 143,000. Perforated. Prices of 2001.

Issue 46 · 1997 · 189 pfen

The Summer Action at the Third Stake

The Summer Action at the Third Stake. The 3rd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 142,000. Perforated. Prices of 1997.

Issue 45 · 1994 · 179 pfen

Bernd Sell wins the Museum Gold Medal for The Almanac

Bernd Sell wins the Museum Gold Medal for The Almanac. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 123,000. Perforated. Prices of 1994.

Issue 44 · 1990 · 165 pfen

Susanne Morner wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Northern Line

Susanne Morner wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Northern Line. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 122,000. Perforated. Prices of 1990.

Issue 43 · 1987 · 167 pfen

Bernd Fetzing of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for standing to at Fog Corner for thirty hours

Bernd Fetzing of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for standing to at Fog Corner for thirty hours. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 104,000. Perforated. Prices of 1987.

Issue 42 · 1985 · 159 pfen

The Winter Action at the Widow's Reach

The Winter Action at the Widow's Reach. The 3rd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 69,000. Perforated. Prices of 1985.

Issue 41 · 1981 · 137 pfen

Andreas Weirnwitz is appointed Minister of War

Andreas Weirnwitz is appointed Minister of War. Report. The Ministry Quarter.

Print run 68,000. Perforated. Prices of 1981.

Issue 40 · 1978 · 119 pfen

School Street in Vellmar is renamed Ort Street in memory of the late Grand Chancellor

School Street in Vellmar is renamed Ort Street in memory of the late Grand Chancellor. Report. Ort Street.

Print run 126,000. Perforated. Prices of 1978.

Issue 39 · 1974 · 96 pfen

Heike Voss wins the Museum Gold Medal for The Ledger of Sudfurt

Heike Voss wins the Museum Gold Medal for The Ledger of Sudfurt. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 124,000. Perforated. Prices of 1974.

Issue 38 · 1971 · 85 pfen

Lukas Masar of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for holding the Third Stake alone for a night

Lukas Masar of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for holding the Third Stake alone for a night. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 106,000. Perforated. Prices of 1971.

Issue 37 · 1969 · 83 pfen

General election for the Assembly, 1969

General election for the Assembly, 1969. 4 parties contest 63 seats in 7 regions. The Reed Party wins the most seats with 19. Report. Schwartzistan.

Print run 64,000. Perforated. Prices of 1969.

Issue 36 · 1965 · 67 pfen

Karl Brenn is elected Grand Chancellor by the Assembly, after a night of voting

Karl Brenn is elected Grand Chancellor by the Assembly, after a night of voting. The war budget is the first item of business. Report. The Assembly Hall.

Print run 71,000. Perforated. Prices of 1965.

Issue 35 · 1962 · 59 pfen

Else Fenn is appointed Minister of Chronology

Else Fenn is appointed Minister of Chronology. Report. The Ministry Quarter.

Print run 125,000. Perforated. Prices of 1962.

Issue 34 · 1958 · 51 pfen

Marschau Garrison win the Pfahl League, their 48th title, with 19 wins from 20

Marschau Garrison win the Pfahl League, their 48th title, with 19 wins from 20. Jurgen Hallin of Marschau Garrison is top scorer with 34 stakes. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 122,000. Perforated. Prices of 1958.

Issue 33 · 1955 · 46 pfen

The Spring Action at Black Pool

The Spring Action at Black Pool. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 105,000. Perforated. Prices of 1955.

Issue 32 · 1951 · 38 pfen

Edvard Ort is elected Grand Chancellor by the Assembly, unopposed

Edvard Ort is elected Grand Chancellor by the Assembly, unopposed. The war budget is the first item of business. Report. The Assembly Hall.

Print run 102,000. Perforated. Prices of 1951.

Issue 31 · 1948 · 34 pfen

Tomas Hallin wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for A History of Kessel

Tomas Hallin wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for A History of Kessel. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 86,000. Perforated. Prices of 1948.

Issue 30 · 1946 · 30 pfen

Reedside Athletic win the Pfahl League, their 9th title, with 17 wins from 18

Reedside Athletic win the Pfahl League, their 9th title, with 17 wins from 18. Ludwig Brenn of Reedside Athletic is top scorer with 22 stakes. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 113,000. Perforated. Prices of 1946.

Issue 29 · 1942 · 24 pfen

Dieter Marsch of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for keeping the lanterns lit through the fog

Dieter Marsch of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for keeping the lanterns lit through the fog. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 55,000. Perforated. Prices of 1942.

Issue 28 · 1939 · 20 pfen

General election for the Assembly, 1939

General election for the Assembly, 1939. 4 parties contest 63 seats in 7 regions. The Assembly Union wins the most seats with 20. Report. Schwartzistan.

Print run 100,000. Perforated. Prices of 1939.

Issue 27 · 1935 · 18 pfen

Vera Frilholt wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for East of the Stakes

Vera Frilholt wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for East of the Stakes. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 97,000. Perforated. Prices of 1935.

Issue 26 · 1932 · 21 pfen

Friedl Kellner wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for Water to the Knee

Friedl Kellner wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for Water to the Knee. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 82,000. Perforated. Prices of 1932.

Issue 25 · 1930 · 21 pfen

Rudolf Kranz wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for What the Fog Keeps

Rudolf Kranz wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for What the Fog Keeps. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 49,000. Perforated. Prices of 1930.

Issue 24 · 1926 · 22 pfen

Schwartzistan Radio begins broadcasting

Schwartzistan Radio begins broadcasting. The first evening bulletin ends with the front-line report: no change. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 48,000. Perforated. Prices of 1926.

Issue 23 · 1923 · 23 pfen

Karl Hartwig is elected Grand Chancellor by the Assembly, by a single vote

Karl Hartwig is elected Grand Chancellor by the Assembly, by a single vote. The war budget is the first item of business. Report. The Assembly Hall.

Print run 87,000. Perforated. Prices of 1923.

Issue 22 · 1919 · 17 pfen

Grand Chancellor Anton Brenn dies in office

Grand Chancellor Anton Brenn dies in office. The Assembly will elect a successor for the remainder of the term. Report. The Assembly Hall.

Print run 90,000. Perforated. Prices of 1919.

Issue 21 · 1916 · 11 pfen

Liesl Moor wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for Eleven Characters

Liesl Moor wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for Eleven Characters. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 76,000. Perforated. Prices of 1916.

Issue 20 · 1914 · 9 pfen

Erna Steirholt wins the Museum Gold Medal for Eleven Characters

Erna Steirholt wins the Museum Gold Medal for Eleven Characters. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 48,000. Perforated. Prices of 1914.

Issue 19 · 1910 · 9 pfen

Hugo Rusk resigns as Minister of Chronology over a contract for causeway timber awarded to a brother-in-law

Hugo Rusk resigns as Minister of Chronology over a contract for causeway timber awarded to a brother-in-law. The Chancellor accepts the resignation 'with regret and without comment'. Report. The Ministry Quarter.

Print run 46,000. Perforated. Prices of 1910.

Issue 18 · 1907 · 8 pfen

The Winter Action at the Far Stakes

The Winter Action at the Far Stakes. The 3rd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 80,000. Perforated. Prices of 1907.

Issue 17 · 1903 · 8 pfen

Hanne Brenn wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for A History of Berging

Hanne Brenn wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for A History of Berging. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 76,000. Perforated. Prices of 1903.

Issue 16 · 1900 · 7 pfen

Emil Fenn wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for The Reed and the Stake

Emil Fenn wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for The Reed and the Stake. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 65,000. Perforated. Prices of 1900.

Issue 15 · 1896 · 7 pfen

Tarnmund Lake win the Pfahl League, their 11th title, with 10 wins from 12

Tarnmund Lake win the Pfahl League, their 11th title, with 10 wins from 12. Tobias Hallin of Ostrabruck Bridge is top scorer with 30 stakes. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 66,000. Perforated. Prices of 1896.

Issue 14 · 1893 · 7 pfen

Room 14 of the National Museum is closed for maintenance

Room 14 of the National Museum is closed for maintenance. The catalogue number of one recent acquisition is redacted by order of the War Ministry. Report. The National Museum.

Print run 51,000. Perforated. Prices of 1893.

Issue 13 · 1891 · 7 pfen

The Summer Action at Black Pool

The Summer Action at Black Pool. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 33,000. Perforated. Prices of 1891.

Issue 12 · 1887 · 7 pfen

Rainer Tarn is appointed Minister of War

Rainer Tarn is appointed Minister of War. Report. The Ministry Quarter.

Print run 31,000. Perforated. Prices of 1887.

Issue 11 · 1884 · 6 pfen

Rainer Brenn wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for What the Fog Keeps

Rainer Brenn wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for What the Fog Keeps. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 57,000. Perforated. Prices of 1884.

Issue 10 · 1880 · 6 pfen

The Winter Action at the Drowned Wood

The Winter Action at the Drowned Wood. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 55,000. Perforated. Prices of 1880.

Issue 9 · 1877 · 6 pfen

Ilse Hallin wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Garrison of Sudholt

Ilse Hallin wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Garrison of Sudholt. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 45,000. Perforated. Prices of 1877.

Issue 8 · 1875 · 6 pfen

Thea Stutschust wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for Eleven Characters

Thea Stutschust wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for Eleven Characters. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 31,000. Perforated. Prices of 1875.

Issue 7 · 1871 · 5 pfen

Six clubs form the Pfahl League

Six clubs form the Pfahl League. The first season is played that autumn on planked pitches over water. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 29,000. Perforated. Prices of 1871.

Issue 6 · 1868 · 6 pfen

Konrad Taunden of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for holding the Third Stake alone for a night

Konrad Taunden of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for holding the Third Stake alone for a night. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 50,000. Perforated. Prices of 1868.

Issue 5 · 1864 · 5 pfen

General election for the Assembly, 1864

General election for the Assembly, 1864. 3 parties contest 63 seats in 7 regions. The Assembly Union wins the most seats with 22. Report. Schwartzistan.

Print run 47,000. Perforated. Prices of 1864.

Issue 4 · 1861 · 5 pfen

The Court of Chronological Offences is created

The Court of Chronological Offences is created. Report. The Assembly Hall.

Print run 40,000. Perforated. Prices of 1861.

Issue 3 · 1857 · 5 pfen

Fedor Kranz of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for standing to at Fog Corner for thirty hours

Fedor Kranz of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for standing to at Fog Corner for thirty hours. Report. The Reed Line.

Print run 37,000. Perforated. Prices of 1857.

Issue 2 · 1854 · 5 pfen

Thea Ziegler wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Courier of Grauholt

Thea Ziegler wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Courier of Grauholt. Report. Vellmar.

Print run 31,000. Perforated. Prices of 1854.

Issue 1 · 1852 · 5 pfen

The Ministry of Chronology is given the licensing of all calendars, almanacs and clock faces

The Ministry of Chronology is given the licensing of all calendars, almanacs and clock faces. Report. The Assembly Hall.

Print run 20,000. Perforated. Prices of 1852.