Serbia year 2005 stamps Old ships Wessels – Captains of Boka Kotorska MNH**
The postage stamps you are referring to were issued in 2005 by the postal authority of Serbia and Montenegro, as the two countries were still in a state union at that time. The issue is titled “Captains of Boka Kotorska” and features notable naval figures and the old ships/vessels associated with the maritime tradition of the Boka Kotorska (Bay of Kotor) region, which is in modern-day Montenegro.
This was a joint issue, consisting of both stamps and a Miniature Sheet.
General Details
- Issuing Entity: Serbia and Montenegro (Pošta Srbije i Crne Gore)
- Year of Issue: 2005
- Theme: Captains of Boka Kotorska
- Issue Date: May 13, 2005
- Designer: Marina Kalezić
Stamp Designs and Values
The set typically consists of two main stamps, each featuring a portrait of a famous captain and a depiction of a ship. One of the stamps is often highlighted in stamp catalogues as:
| Captain/Theme | Face Value (Serbian Dinar) | Design Elements |
| Petar Želalić | 33 din (Serbian dinar) | Portrait of Captain Petar Želalić and a sailing ship, commemorating the famous naval tradition of the Bay of Kotor. |
| Captain (Unspecified) | (Second Value) | The second stamp in the set would feature another renowned captain and an associated ship or vessel. |
Key Context: The Boka Kotorska (Kotor Bay) has a long and celebrated maritime history, producing many skilled captains, particularly in the days of sail. This stamp issue commemorates that legacy. Because the issue was from the state union of Serbia and Montenegro, and Boka Kotorska is in Montenegro, this set is a philatelic link between the two former union partners.
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