Issued by the German Democratic Republic (DDR) in 1981, this 5-pfennig stamp commemorates the International Year of Disabled Persons, as declared by the United Nations. The design portrays wheelchair athletes and a standing coach, symbolizing inclusion, empowerment, and equal opportunity through sport and community participation. The artwork embodies East Germany’s socialist values of solidarity and rehabilitation, celebrating the dignity and capability of people with disabilities. A notable humanitarian issue of the early 1980s, it reflects DDR’s engagement with international social themes.