Montenegro year 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics stamps set

Montenegro year 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics stamps set MNH

In 2008, Montenegro issued a commemorative set to celebrate the Beijing Summer Olympic Games. This was a significant release as it marked the first time Montenegro competed in the Summer Olympics as an independent nation following its separation from Serbia in 2006.

Set Overview

The issue is a straightforward set consisting of two stamps.

• Release Date: July 25, 2008
• Postal Authority: Pošta Crne Gore (Post of Montenegro)
• Catalogue Numbers:
  • Michel: #164–165
  • Scott: #181–182
• Face Values: €0.30 and €0.80

Design and Subjects

The stamps feature modern, graphic illustrations of Olympic sports against backgrounds that include the Beijing 2008 logo and traditional Chinese motifs.

1. €0.30 Stamp: Typically depicts Basketball. This is a nod to Montenegro’s strong tradition in the sport (though the national team was still in its early stages of independent competition at the time).
2. €0.80 Stamp: Typically depicts Athletics or a stylized runner/hurdler.

Collecting Details

Water Polo Connection: While not specifically on these stamps, it’s worth noting that the Montenegro Water Polo team made a historic run to the semi-finals in these games, which boosted the popularity of Olympic-themed collectibles in the country.

Format: These are usually found as a pair of individual stamps or in miniature sheets of 8 stamps (4 of each design) with decorative selvage.