Serbia postage stamps year 2005 Hans Christian Andersen – Fairy Tales MNH set
In 2005, Serbia (then part of the state union of Serbia and Montenegro) released a commemorative set of postage stamps to honor the 200th anniversary of the birth of Hans Christian Andersen.
Here are the specific details of this philatelic issue:
Issue Overview
- Official Title: 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Hans Christian Andersen
- Date of Issue: April 1, 2005
- Format: The set consists of two main stamps, often found in sheets of 8 stamps with a decorative central label.
Stamp Details & Designs
Each stamp features a silhouette profile of Hans Christian Andersen alongside an illustration from one of his world-famous fairy tales:
| Denomination | Fairy Tale Theme | Design Elements |
| 41.50 RSD (approx. €0.50) | The Little Mermaid | Features the mermaid on a rock with the writer’s silhouette. |
| 58.00 RSD (approx. €0.70) | The Snow Queen | Features the Snow Queen in a winter setting with the writer’s silhouette. |
Technical Specifications
- Catalog Numbers: * Michel: RS-ME 123–124 (or 3267–3268 under older listings)
- Scott: Serbia #294–295
- Perforation: 13½ x 13¼
- Printing Process: Multicolor Offset
- Sheet Composition: Sheets of 8 stamps + 1 central label (often containing quotes or additional artwork).
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