This semi-postal series, titled "Für den Sport 1994" (For Sport 1994), was released by the Deutsche Bundespost on February 10, 1994. Surcharges from this set benefit the Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe, an organization supporting social tasks across various sporting fields. The four commemorative stamps were designed by Professor Fritz Lüdtke and feature a specialized Bonn first-day cancellation.
Featured Events and Commemorations
1994 Olympic Winter Games (80+40 Pf): Celebrates the 17th Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. This was the first time Winter Games were held in a different year than Summer Games following an IOC decision to alternate them every two years.
1994 FIFA World Cup (100+50 Pf): Honors the 15th World Cup held in the USA. The Federal Republic of Germany participated as the defending titleholder in this tournament.
Centenary of the IOC (100+50 Pf): Marks the 100th anniversary of the International Olympic Committee, founded on June 23, 1894, in Paris.
1994 Lillehammer Paralympics (200+80 Pf): Commemorates the 6th Winter Paralympics, which saw record participation from 31 nations. The stamp incorporates the Lillehammer Paralympic emblem, consisting of five waves representing five continents.
