Bosnia postage stamps year 2009 Athletics Championship in Berlin

Bosnia postage stamps year 2009 Athletics Championship in Berlin MNH

In 2009, Bosnia and Herzegovina issued a commemorative set to celebrate the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics held in Berlin.

Because Bosnia and Herzegovina has three separate postal authorities, this specific issue was released by JP BH Pošta (the Sarajevo-based operator).

1. Issue Details

• Date of Issue: September 10, 2009.
• Designer: Tamer Lučarević.
• Format: The issue consists of two individual stamps and a decorative Souvenir Sheet (Block).
• Face Values: * 1.50 KM (Convertible Mark)
  • 2.00 KM (Convertible Mark)

2. Design & Motifs

The stamps feature modern, dynamic illustrations of track and field events.

• The 1.50 KM Stamp: Typically depicts a hurdler or a sprinter in mid-motion against a stylized background.
• The 2.00 KM Stamp: Often features a high jumper or a similar field event.
• The Souvenir Sheet (Block 36): This is the most popular item for collectors. It contains both stamps set within a larger illustrative border that features the Brandenburg Gate (symbolizing Berlin) and the official championship branding.

3. Catalog Identification

If you are searching for these in professional catalogs, use the following references:

• Michel Catalog: Bosnia (Sarajevo) numbers 546–547 for the stamps, and Block 36 for the souvenir sheet.
• Scott Catalog: Listed under Bosnia & Herzegovina (Bosniak/Sarajevo issues) as approximately No. 652.
• Yvert & Tellier: Usually listed under the “Bosnie-Herzégovine” section in the Europe volume.

Other Bosnian Issues in 2009

It is worth noting that while BH Pošta issued the Berlin Athletics set, the other two operators focused on different themes that year:

• Hrvatska Pošta Mostar: Issued stamps for the “Mediterranean Games in Pescara.”
• Pošte Srpske (Banja Luka): Focused on the “World Rafting Championship,” which was hosted in Banja Luka that same year.