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Membership
Find out about membership of the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Preußen, admission requirements and the benefits offered by the society.
Membership requirements and annual fee
Membership of the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Preußen für Philatelie und Postgeschichte e. V. is intended for collectors wishing to explore Prussian philately and postal history in greater depth and exchange expertise within an active community.
Any collector who belongs to a society affiliated with the BDPh may become a member. Collectors outside Germany must belong to an association within the F.I.P.
The annual membership fee is 25.00 € per year (effective since 1 January 2002). From 1 January 2027, the annual membership fee will be 36.00 € per year.
What the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Preußen offers
Our members benefit from a wide range of services:
- Circulars / Preussenstudien with in-depth, illustrated articles covering all areas of Prussian philately
- An online archive with access to many earlier circulars and articles
- The society's email service with news, information and announcements
- Free classified advertisements in the circular
- Advice and support in building a collection, including preparation for exhibiting
- Opportunities to exchange material and expertise with other collectors
- Study meetings and opportunities to contribute to the society's publications and projects
- Efforts to combat forgeries and improve confidence in the collecting area
- The Preußen Medal, awarded for outstanding contributions to Prussian postal history or philately
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Community and exchange
The Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Preußen brings together tradition, research and lively exchange between collectors. Anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of Prussia and meet like-minded people will find an active and knowledgeable community here.