Bosnia year 2002 stamps Football – World cup in Japan & South Korea

Bosnia year 2002 stamps Football – World cup in Japan & South Korea MNH**

In 2002, to celebrate the FIFA World Cup hosted by Japan and South Korea, two of the three postal authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina released separate commemorative sets.

As with the 2008 Olympics issue, the designs and catalogue numbers depend on which regional administration issued them.

1. Republika Srpska (Serbian Administration)

This set is the one most likely associated with “Bosnia Serbian” collecting interests. It features classic football imagery and the tournament’s official themes.

• Format: A set of 2 stamps.
• Catalogue Numbers: * Michel: #243–244
  • Scott: #174–175
• Design: Typically features dynamic illustrations of football players and the official 2002 FIFA World Cup logo.
• Market Value: Usually retails for $2.50 – $4.00 USD in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition.

2. HP Mostar (Croatian Administration)

The Croatian postal service in Mostar also released a distinct set for the same event.

• Format: A set of 2 stamps (sometimes found in a souvenir sheet format).
• Catalogue Numbers:
  • Michel: #85–86
  • Scott: Often listed under a different sub-section for Bosnia (Croat Admin).
• Design: Similar football themes, often with a different color palette or artistic style than the Serbian issue.