Issued by German Democratic Republic (DDR / East Germany), this semi-postal stamp commemorates Julius Fučík (1903–1943), Czech journalist, anti-fascist resistance member, and cultural icon of socialist Europe. The engraved portrait presents Fučík in a solemn, dignified style typical of early-1960s Eastern Bloc commemoratives.
The 10+5 Pfennig denomination includes a surtax for cultural or social causes, making this issue significant for collectors of semi-postal stamps. Printed by VEB Deutsche Wertpapierdruckerei (Sachs), the stamp reflects the ideological and artistic stamp design of the Cold War era.
A key thematic item for collections focused on political history, resistance movements, journalism, or socialist realism.