Croatia 1991 Independence celebrations corner block MNH
The key stamp issue related to Croatia’s final separation and independence in 1991 is the one commemorating the declaration.
🇭🇷 Croatia: Declaration of Independence Commemorative Stamp
Croatia formally declared independence on June 25, 1991, but a three-month moratorium was imposed. The final break from Yugoslavia occurred on October 8, 1991. The commemorative stamp marking this event was issued later in the year.
| Detail | Description |
| Event Commemorated | Declaration of Independence (October 8, 1991) |
| Issue Date | December 10, 1991 |
| Scott Catalog No. | #101 (or #5A in some specialized listings like CP) |
| Denomination | 30 Dinara (30 HRD in some listings, though the currency was changing) |
| Design | Often features an image symbolizing the new state, such as a map of the new Republic of Croatia or the coat of arms/parliament. |
First Post-Independence Stamps
It’s also worth noting the very first stamp of the newly independent Republic of Croatia, even before the independence commemorative:
- First Stamp (Airmail): The first stamp of the Republic of Croatia was an airmail issue for internal routes (e.g., Zagreb-Dubrovnik) released on September 9, 1991. It was used alongside existing Yugoslav stamps, marking the start of the independent postal service.
The December 10, 1991 issue is the one specifically dedicated to the Declaration of Independence celebration.
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