Issued by Deutsche Bundespost in 1981, this 60 Pfennig commemorative stamp honors Elly Heuss-Knapp (1881–1952), a notable German social reformer and politician. She was instrumental in founding welfare programs and was married to Theodor Heuss, the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany. The design features a finely detailed portrait of Heuss-Knapp before a bookshelf background, symbolizing intellect and dedication to education and social service. This issue forms part of Germany’s “Women in History” series, celebrating prominent female figures.