Bosnia postage stamps year 1993 Suverena Bosna overprint

Bosnia postage stamps year 1993 Suverena Bosna overprint MNH set

Between 1992 and 1995, Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced significant changes in its postal system due to the country’s tumultuous history during and after the Bosnian War. Here’s an overview of the postage stamps issued during this period:

Postage Stamps Overview (1992-1995)

1992

• The first stamps were issued by the Srpske pošte in Banja Luka on October 26, 1992, labeled as Republika Srpska. The currency used was the Yugoslav dinar until December 24, 1992.
• A total of 11 stamps were minted in this year2.

1993

• The BH Pošta (Sarajevo) began issuing stamps on October 27, 1993. The initial inscriptions were Republika Bosna i Hercegovina.
• In this year, 16 stamps were released by the Serbian postal authority2.

1994

• The BH Pošta continued its operations with a focus on national identity, issuing stamps that reflected the cultural and historical aspects of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• The Serbian postal authority issued another set of 11 stamps in 19942.

1995

• By 1995, both BH Pošta and HP Mostar (which started issuing stamps on May 12, 1993) were active. However, no new stamps were issued by the Serbian postal authority during this year2.
• BH Pošta transitioned to using the name Bosna i Hercegovina on their stamps from this point forward.

Key Points

• The postal system was divided among three authorities: BH Pošta (Sarajevo), Croatian Post Mostar, and Srpske pošte (Banja Luka), each corresponding to different ethnic groups and regions within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• The stamps from these authorities often featured cultural symbols and historical references pertinent to their respective communities.