This pair of German semi-postal stamps was issued in 1970 as part of the Wohlfahrtsmarken (Welfare Stamps) series, raising funds through the surtax. The 30+15 pfennig stamp depicts a brightly costumed Clown puppet, while the 50+25 pfennig stamp shows a lively Harlequin (Harlekin) in colorful diamond attire. Both designs highlight the charm of traditional string puppetry, an art form with deep cultural roots in Europe. The surtax supported charitable and social welfare programs in Germany, making these issues both artistically appealing and historically meaningful. A must-have set for collectors interested in charity issues, theatrical themes, and German philately of the 1970s.