Slovenia year 2016 stamps Ships – transporter Piran MNH
The 2016 issue features the historic cargo ship “Piran” and is a significant piece of Slovenian maritime philately.
🇸🇮 Slovenia: Slovene Ships – Cargo Vessel Piran (2016)
The stamp commemorates the first brand-new ship custom-built for the Splošna Plovba (General Navigation Company) fleet after World War II, marking a historic moment for Slovenia’s merchant navy.
Stamp Details
- Series: Slovene Ships
- Motif: The ocean-going cargo vessel “Piran” (commissioned in 1959).
- Date of Issue: May 26, 2016
- Format: Issued as a single stamp in a Miniature Sheet (Souvenir Sheet).
- Denomination: $1.33 (The original face value in a previous EUR equivalent)
Catalogue and Value
For a Mint Never Hinged (MNH) Miniature Sheet containing the stamp:
| Catalogue | Type | Number | Approximate MNH Value |
| Scott | Stamp in Souvenir Sheet | #1198 | $2.00 – $3.00 USD |
| Scott | Miniature Sheet (Souvenir Sheet) | #1198a | $3.00 – $5.00 USD |
Note: The actual selling price can fluctuate based on the specific marketplace, dealer, and current exchange rates, but it generally falls within the range of a standard modern commemorative souvenir sheet.
This is a great collectible for anyone interested in the themes of Ships, Lighthouses (as the Piran Lighthouse is often visible in the design/FDC), or Slovenian Industrial History.
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