Issued by Deutsche Bundespost in 1976, this 50 Pfennig stamp honors Konrad Adenauer (1876–1967), the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany and a key architect of postwar reconstruction and European integration. The design features a finely engraved profile portrait of Adenauer against a dark green background, rendered with intricate line shading that captures his thoughtful expression. This issue marks the centenary of his birth, symbolizing his enduring influence on Germany’s democratic rebirth and its place in modern Europe.