Bosnia ( Serbian ) year 2006 TBC, Red Cross stamps set

Bosnia ( Serbian ) year 2006 TBC, Red Cross stamps set MNH

The stamp issues for Bosnia (Serbian Administration)—also known as Pošte Srpske (Post of Srpska) or Republika Srpska (RS)—in 2006 included at least two separate issues related to the Red Cross and/or Anti-Tuberculosis (TBC) campaigns.

It is important to note that these are typically tax stamps or welfare/charity stamps that were affixed in addition to the regular postage, although some sources may list them alongside commemorative issues.

Based on philatelic listings for Bosnia and Herzegovina (Serbian Administration) for 2006, the relevant issues are:

1. Red Cross Week (May 2006)

• Theme: Red Cross Week (often issued around May 8th, World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day).
• Set Composition: Typically issued as a set of 2 values (perforated and imperforated versions of the same design).
• Catalogue Reference: Listed as sjxa0609 in some online catalogues (referencing the perforated and imperforated pair).
• Design: The design for these welfare stamps usually features a symbolic element related to the Red Cross’s humanitarian work.

2. Anti-Tuberculosis (TBC) / Red Cross (September 2006)

• Theme: Anti-Tuberculosis (TBC) / Red Cross
• Set Composition: Typically issued as a set of 2 values (perforated and imperforated versions of the same design).
• Catalogue Reference: Listed as sjxa0612 in some online catalogues (referencing the perforated and imperforated pair).
• Design: These stamps are a mandatory tax stamp (TBC tax) issued, often in September, to raise funds for the fight against tuberculosis.

Collectors usually seek both the perforated and imperforated versions of these annual welfare issues for a complete set. The face value of these stamps is generally very low, as their primary purpose is to collect the required charitable tax/fee, not to cover the full postage rate.