Bosnia Serbian year 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics stamps set

Bosnia Serbian year 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics stamps set MNH

In 2008, the postal service of Republika Srpska (Pošte Srpske), which is one of the three postal authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, released a commemorative set for the Beijing Summer Olympic Games.

This set is distinct from the issues released by the other two Bosnian postal operators (BH Pošta and HP Mostar).

Set Overview

The issue typically consists of two individual stamps and one souvenir sheet (also referred to as a miniature sheet).

• Release Date: 2008
• Postal Authority: Republika Srpska (Serbian administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Catalogue Numbers: * Michel: #439–440 (stamps) and Block #18 (souvenir sheet)
  • Scott: #338–339 (stamps) and #340 (souvenir sheet)

Design Details

The stamps feature modern, colorful illustrations of Olympic disciplines:

1. Tennis: Features a stylized tennis player in action.
2. Athletics (Hurdles): Depicts an athlete jumping over a hurdle.
3. Souvenir Sheet: The souvenir sheet usually features a Gymnast (specifically on the high bar) and often includes the Beijing 2008 Olympic logo and motifs of the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium.