Bosnia year 2004 Reconstruction of Old Mostar Bridge postage stamp MSS MNH
The stamp commemorating the reconstruction of the Old Bridge in Mostar (Stari Most) was a significant issue in 2004, particularly for the postal administration based in the city.
The stamp was issued by the Hrvatska pošta Mostar (HP Mostar) postal administration, marking the official reopening of the bridge in July 2004.
Here are the details:
| Feature | Detail |
| Postal Authority | Hrvatska pošta Mostar (HP Mostar) |
| Issue Date | July 23, 2004 (The date of the bridge’s inauguration) |
| Theme | Reconstructed Old Bridge (Stari Most) |
| Design | The stamp features an image of the newly rebuilt, single-span Ottoman arch bridge over the Neretva River, a powerful symbol of reconciliation and cultural heritage. |
| Denomination | 0.50 BAM (Convertible Mark) or 1.00 BAM (Multiple denominations were sometimes issued by HP Mostar for this design, often including the common 0.50 BAM rate). |
| Catalog Information | It is listed in stamp catalogs under the HP Mostar section for Bosnia and Herzegovina. For example, it corresponds to: Scott #477 (often listed as a 0.50 BAM value)Michel #366IA or 367IIC (depending on the value and perforation) |
The original bridge was destroyed in 1993 during the Bosnian War and its faithful reconstruction, completed in 2004, was an internationally-backed effort, which led to the bridge and the surrounding area being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
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