The stamp set you are referring to is an issue from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), released in 2001, to commemorate the country’s victories in major international sporting events.
The full set consists of two commemorative stamps, each celebrating a different championship win.
2001 “Basketball & Volleyball Winner” Set Details
The set commemorates the spectacular dual-championship wins of the Yugoslav national teams in 2001.
| Sport | Event Commemorated | Description on Stamp |
| Basketball | European Champions (EuroBasket 2001 in Turkey) | Honors the Yugoslavian men’s national basketball team’s gold medal victory. The design typically features an action shot of a player, the championship trophy, and/or the national flag. |
| Volleyball | European Champions (Men’s European Volleyball Championship 2001 in the Czech Republic) | Honors the Yugoslavian men’s national volleyball team’s gold medal victory. The design typically features action on the court, the trophy, and/or the national colors. |
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Key Information for Collectors:
- Country of Issue: Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Jugoslavija)
- Year of Issue: 2001
- Number in Set: 2 stamps (one for basketball, one for volleyball)
- Catalogue Number: In the popular Scott Catalogue, this set is likely listed as Scott #2535-2536 (though specific catalogue numbers should always be confirmed with a current edition).
- Condition: These stamps are commonly found in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, which is desirable for collectors.
- Theme: The set belongs to the popular collecting theme of Sports and Olympics.
This issue is significant as it highlights a peak period for Yugoslav team sports on the international stage.
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