Bosnia stamps year 2017 Flora Condiment Plants MNH

Bosnia stamps year 2017 Flora Condiment Plants MNH

The 2017 Flora issue focusing on Condiment Plants (spices/herbs) was issued by all three Bosnian postal administrations, each featuring different plants.

Here are the details, primarily focusing on the plants and the respective administrations:

1. JP BH Pošta (Sarajevo Administration)

The Sarajevo administration issued a set of two stamps focusing on traditional spices:

• Plants:
  1. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
  2. Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
• Issue Date: September 11, 2017
• Denomination: Both stamps had a face value of 0.90 KM (Convertible Marks).
• Designer: Sunita Hamzić.
• Catalogue Numbers (Michel): N° 714 & N° 715.

2. HP Mostar (Croatian Administration)

The Mostar administration also released stamps in the Flora theme for 2017, focusing on aromatic herbs often found in Herzegovina:

• Plants:
  1. Curry Plant / Italian Strawflower (Helichrysum italicum)
  2. The second stamp in this issue typically features another regional plant, often Common Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia).
• Denomination: The values would correspond to local postal rates, usually 0.90 KM and 2.00 KM (or similar).
• Catalogue Numbers (Michel): The set is listed around Mi N° 449 & N° 450.

3. Pošte Srpske (Republika Srpska Administration)

The Banja Luka administration often issues a larger set for its Flora theme. The 2017 Flora issue was titled “Flowers” and featured four different species:

• Plants: This set generally features wildflowers or cultivated garden flowers, not specifically condiment plants, though some might have culinary uses.
• Catalogue Numbers (Michel): The set of four is listed around Mi N° 732/35.