Bosnia – Serbian year 2005 – Europa stamps Gastronomy

Bosnia – R. Srpska year 2005 – Europa CEPT Gastronomy MNH**

The Bosnian-Serbian postal administration (Pošte Srpske, operating in the Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina) participated in the 2005 Europa stamp issue with the common theme of Gastronomy.

Here are the details for the issue:

• Postal Administration: Bosnia and Herzegovina (Serbian Administration) / Pošte Srpske
• Year of Issue: 2005
• Theme: EUROPA CEPT – Gastronomy
• Date of Issue: April 4, 2005 (for at least one of the stamps)
• Number of Stamps: Typically a set of 2 commemorative stamps.

Design Details (based on one of the stamps):

• Motive: A traditional hearth (Ognjište) with traditional dishes and utensils, specifically mentioning food items like pogača (a type of bread) and sarmice (small sarma/rolls).
• Denomination of one stamp: 1.00 KM (Convertible Mark)
• Tirage (Print Run) for the 1.00 KM stamp: 55,000 copies
• Catalogue Numbers: The set is referenced by catalogue numbers such as Nb 306/307 and a booklet is referenced as Michel MH8.

The stamps showcase elements of the traditional cuisine and cooking environment of the region.