Bosnia postage stamps year 2017 Europa CEPT Castles – Jajce Fortress

Bosnia and Herzegovina issued Europa CEPT postage stamps in 2017 with the theme “Castles,” featuring the Jajce Fortress.

Key details about the Jajce Fortress stamp:

• The stamp was part of the 2017 Europa series on castles.
• It was issued on May 9, 2017.
• The postage stamps show the Jajce Fortress, located in Central Bosnia, a historic site dating back to the 14th century.
• Jajce was the former capital of the independent Kingdom of Bosnia and was founded by medieval nobleman Hrvoje Vukcic Hrvatinic.
• The fortress and gates depicted on the stamps reflect its medieval importance and are associated with Bosnian kings, including the last king Stjepan Tomašević.
• The stamp was issued as part of sets or souvenir sheets with denominations in BAM (Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark).

This issue is popular for its historic and architectural significance, capturing one of Bosnia’s key heritage landmarks within the Europa CEPT thematic series.