Slovenia year 2002 stamp Europa CEPT – Circus / Elephant ☀ MNH**
Slovenia’s contribution to the annual EUROPA CEPT joint issue for 2002, which featured the theme “Circus.”
Slovenia issued a single stamp (and often a miniature sheet) for this theme, which is distinguished by its playful design.
🐘 Slovenia 2002 EUROPA CEPT – Circus / Elephant
The design captures the magic and energy of the circus, specifically focusing on a traditional act.
| Feature | Detail |
| Theme | EUROPA CEPT 2002 – The Circus (Cirkus) |
| Specific Design | Depicts a clown standing on the back of an elephant in the ring, with the word “EUROPA” clearly visible. |
| Denomination | 41 SIT (Slovenian Tolar) |
| Color | Predominantly bright red, yellow, and blue. |
| Catalogue Number | Michel #403 |
| Designer | Miljenko Licul (a renowned Slovenian graphic designer) |
| Issue Format | Typically issued as a single stamp and also in a miniature sheet (small block of one stamp with decorative border). |
Context
The EUROPA CEPT program aims to build closer relations between European postal administrations and promote philately by issuing stamps with a common theme. The 2002 “Circus” theme was one of the more visually dynamic and colorful issues of the series.
The stamp is significant as it belongs to the period when Slovenia was preparing to join the European Union (which happened in 2004) and was still using the Slovenian Tolar (SIT) before adopting the Euro in 2007.
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