Bosnia year 2010 stamps Winter Olympic Games Vancouver ☀ MNH**
The stamps commemorating the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver were issued by the three different postal administrations in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
Due to the country’s political structure, major issues like this are often released simultaneously by:
- BH Pošta (Sarajevo – serving the Federation of BiH, mainly Bosniak areas)
- HP Mostar (Mostar – serving the Federation of BiH, mainly Croat areas)
- Pošte Srpske (Banja Luka – serving the Republika Srpska)
Here is a breakdown of the issue from the two most commonly catalogued administrations:
🇧🇦 2010 Winter Olympic Games – Vancouver
| Administration | Set Details | Denominations & Design |
| 1. BH Pošta (Sarajevo) | Issued on February 12, 2010, the opening day of the Games. Issued as a Miniature Sheet (Block) containing two different stamps. | 1.50 KM and 2.00 KM (Convertible Marks). The sheet features designs related to the Games, often focusing on the Olympic Rings and winter sports. The entire block is listed as an FDC (First Day Cover) product. |
| 2. HP Mostar (Croat Admin) | Issued a separate, but coordinated, issue. Typically released as a set of 2 stamps. | 0.70 KM (or 70 pfenning): Often features the Canadian Maple Leaf. 1.50 KM: Often features the Maple Leaf combined with an Olympic element (like a skier). |
💰 Collectibility and Value
- Status: These are common modern issues produced in large quantities for collectors.
- Topical Appeal: They are highly sought after by Olympic topical collectors.
- Value: In Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, both the BH Pošta (Sarajevo) Miniature Sheet and the HP Mostar (Croat Admin) set of two are generally inexpensive. Retail prices for either complete issue typically range from $2 to $5 USD (or €2 to €4 EUR).
Collecting the stamps from all three Bosnian administrations for a single event (the “Trifecta”) is a popular goal for many BiH collectors.
