Serbia postage stamps year 2005 Joy of Europe

Serbia postage stamps year 2005 Joy of Europe MNH set

📮 “Joy of Europe” – 2005 Stamp Issue

📅 Date of Issue

• 21 September 2005 — A set of commemorative stamps issued nationally by Serbia & Montenegro (at that time the postal administration was shared due to the state union), reflecting the Joy of Europe theme.

🎨 Theme & Design

• The stamps are themed “Joy of Europe”, an international children’s art and cultural festival held annually in Belgrade since 1969, showcasing drawings and creative work by children from across Europe.
• The artwork on these stamps reflects children’s drawings, emphasizing themes of joy, cultural unity, and creative expression.

🧾 Set Details

This issue consists of two separate postage stamps:

1. 58 * 0,70 denomination
   • Multi-coloured design
   • Catalogue reference: Michel No. 3290
   • Scott number (approx): 161
   • Designer: Ana Kostić
   • Printed by Forum (Novi Sad)
   • Offset printing, comb perforation 13¼
   • No watermark
   • Print run: ~28,000 copies
2. 41,50 * 0,50 denomination
   • Multi-coloured design with stylized birds or parrots motif
   • Catalogue reference: Michel No. 3289
   • Scott number (approx): 160
   • Same designer and printer
   • Offset printing, comb perforation 13¼
   • No watermark
   • Print run: ~28,000 copies

👉 Together these two stamps make up the 2005 Joy of Europe set reflecting the festival’s spirit from that year.