Yugoslavia year 2004 – Sports Basketball Water polo – tax stamp MNH
“Doplatna Marka” (Tax/Surcharge Stamp) issued in 2004 for the country that was officially known as Serbia and Montenegro (Srbija i Crna Gora) at that time, though it often still carried the “Yugoslavia” association.
🏀🤽 Tax Stamp Details
- Issuing Authority: Serbia and Montenegro (SCG / Srbija i Crna Gora)
- Year of Issue: 2004
- Type: Doplatna Marka (Surcharge/Tax Stamp). These are mandatory stamps that must be affixed to mail during a specific period (usually a week or two) in addition to regular postage, with the funds going to a specific cause, in this case, the promotion and funding of Sport (Za vrhunski sport – For Elite Sport).
- Theme: Promotion/Development of Sport, specifically highlighting Basketball and Water Polo, two sports in which Serbia and Montenegro were internationally competitive (and had teams participating in the Athens 2004 Olympic Games).
- Format: It is a single-value stamp, likely sold in sheets or blocks.
💰 Estimated Value (Mint Never Hinged – MNH)
Tax stamps (Doplatne Marke) are generally printed in large quantities and are highly affordable today, especially those from the modern era (2000s).
Based on current dealer listings and online marketplaces, the price for a single stamp in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition is typically very low:
| Item | Approximate Sale Price Range (MNH) |
| Single Doplatna Marka (Tax Stamp) | $1.00 – $2.50 USD / €1.00 – €2.00 EUR |
- Key Fact: The value of these items is often lower than the cost of shipping. Their main value is historical and thematic (topical) for collectors focusing on sports, the Balkans, or Tax stamps.
🔍 Important Note for Collectors
The primary philatelic interest in this tax stamp is often when it appears used on a cover (envelope), demonstrating the specific period it was mandatory, or in a large block/sheet. A clean, MNH single stamp is a standard collectible, but not rare.
