On August 28 and 29, 2025, the stamp and coin exchange took place in Löhne for the fourth time. The BPP was once again represented here with an information and advice stand with a total of four fellow examiners covering a wide range of examination areas: Heinrich Wasels, Jörg Mathies, Andreas Wehner, and Rolf Tworek (from left to right).
Over 80 consultations impressively confirmed the necessity of our presence at this event. In addition to high-quality individual items, our colleagues at the consultation stand were also presented with collections of varying sizes, with collectors having questions about specific stamps. Some of these questions could be answered on the spot, while others required further examination, as a final assessment (e.g., with findings or certification) cannot be carried out at the consultation stand.
In some cases, the consultations prevented collectors from suffering losses or, thanks to the expertise of the examiners, confirmed the high quality of items that the collectors had not necessarily expected.
A visitor who presented obvious forgeries appeared curious. He kept coming back and asking a different examiner for their opinion each time. When the fourth colleague announced the same finding, the gentleman left. Whether it was stubbornness, a test of the examiners’ knowledge, or a “hidden camera” prank remained unclear.
The perfect organization of the stamp exchange by the Löhne and Surrounding Area Stamp and Coin Collectors’ Association and the dedication of Heiko Rohde contributed to an all-around successful event.