Croatia – Serbian Krajina stamps year 1996  Olympic games – Jasna Sekaric

Croatia – Serbian Krajina stamps year 1996  Olympic games – Jasna Sekaric set MNH

Serbian Krajina 1996 Olympic stamp – Jasna Šekarić

📌 What this stamp is

• A 1996 postage stamp issued by the Republic of Serbian Krajina (RSK).
• Theme: Olympic Games / sport shooting
• It features Jasna Šekarić, one of the most successful female shooters in Olympic history.
• Typically found in MNH (Mint Never Hinged) condition in collections.

👤 About Jasna Šekarić

• Born 1965, elite pistol shooter.
• Won 5 Olympic medals (1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze).
• Competed across multiple Olympic cycles and even under different national flags due to geopolitical changes.

📮 Historical context

• The Republic of Serbian Krajina was a self-proclaimed entity (1991–1995) during the Yugoslav wars.
• Its postal issues (including this 1996 Olympic-themed stamp) are considered:
  • “Cinderella” or local issues by many philatelists
  • Not widely recognized by major postal authorities
• Because of this, these stamps are collectible curiosities rather than mainstream catalog items.