In 1900, Reichspost issued a new design for definitive stamps depicting Germania an iconic figure representing the personification of the German nation. The Germania issues would go on to become Germany's longest running stamp series, spanning two decades and producing hundreds of collectibe varieties. The first issues are easily distinguished from later stamps by the inscription of REICHSPOST rather than DEUTSCHES REICH. For a full introduction see Overview of the Germania Series.
Typographed. Unwatermarked. Perforated 14.
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 2 pfennig | blue-grey - type 13 | $0.80 | $0.55 |
| 3 pfennig | brown - type 13 | $0.80 | $0.95 |
| 5 pfennig | green - type 13 | $1.15 | $0.55 |
| 10 pfennig | carmine - type 13 | $2.00 | $0.70 |
| 20 pfennig | ultramarine - type 13 | $8.25 | $0.55 |
| 25 pfennig | orange & black - yellow paper - type 13 | $13.75 | $5.15 |
| 30 pfennig | orange & black - pale orange paper - type 13 | $20.00 | $0.80 |
| 40 pfennig | lake & black - type 13 | $25.75 | $1.25 |
| 50 pfennig | purple & black - salmon paper - type 13 | $25.75 | $1.10 |
| 80 pfennig | lake & black - rose paper - type 13 | $40.00 | $2.55 |
Engraved. Unwatermarked. Perforated 14½x14.
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 mark | red - type 14 | $105 | $2.00 |
| 2 mark | blue - type 15 | $85.00 | $6.50 |
| 3 mark | black - type 16 | $105.00 | $50.00 |
| 5 mark | slate green and red - type 17 - variety I | $1380.00 | $2070.00 |
| 5 mark | slate green and red - type 17 - variety II | $375.00 | $375.00 |
In 1902 the government reissued the stamps from 1900 with the inscription changed from REICHSPOST to DEUTSCHES REICH.
Typographed. Unwatermarked. Perforated 14.
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 2 pfennig | grey - type 18 | $1.60 | $0.55 |
| 3 pfennig | brown - type 18 | $0.80 | $0.95 |
| 3 pfennig | brown - type 18 - DFUTSCHES spelling error | $10.50 | $42.50 |
| 5 pfennig | green - type 18 | $2.55 | $1.00 |
| 10 pfennig | carmine - type 18 | $8.25 | $0.70 |
| 20 pfennig | ultramarine - type 18 | $33.00 | $1.00 |
| 25 pfennig | orange & black - yellow paper - type 18 | $52.00 | $2.00 |
| 30 pfennig | orange & black - pale orange paper - type 18 | $57.00 | $0.60 |
| 40 pfennig | lake & black - type 18 | $75.00 | $1.10 |
| 50 pfennig | purple & black - buff - type 18 | $75.00 | $1.10 |
| 80 pfennig | lake & black - rose paper - type 18 | $160.00 | $2.85 |
There are two distinct versions of the 2 mark stamp - listed here as Type 20 and Type 23. The original version of the stamp had the inscription lettered in a gothic script that was different from the style used in on other stamps of the issue. After a short period, the government reissued the stamp with block lettering among other design changes. On examination there are numerous design differences that collectors can use to distinguish the two versions. In addition to the lettering on the inscription, collectors commonly note the original's clear, sharp lines in the sun's rays.
Engraved. Unwatermarked. Perforated 14½x14.
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 mark | red - type 19 | $255 | $2.90 |
| 2 mark | blue - type 20 | $90.00 | $105.00 |
| 3 mark | black - type 21 | $80.00 | $20.00 |
| 5 mark | slate green and red - type 22 | $240.00 | $20.00 |
| 2 mark | blue - type 23 | $125.00 | $5.45 |
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