Serbia year 2018 EUROPA Stamps – Bridges

Serbia year 2018 EUROPA Stamps – Bridges New Unused MNH

The Post of Serbia (Pošta Srbije) participated in the EUROPA 2018 joint issue with stamps dedicated to the theme of Bridges.

The issue highlights significant bridges in the country, symbolizing connection and engineering achievement.

Here are the key details of the Serbia 2018 EUROPA stamps:

• Year of Issue: 2018
• Theme: EUROPA 2018 – Bridges
• Date of Issue: May 9, 2018 (The common release date for most EUROPA issues)
• Format: The issue consists of a set of two commemorative postage stamps.

Featured Bridges:

The two stamps feature famous Belgrade bridges over the Sava and Danube rivers:

1. Gazela Bridge (Most Gazela): This stamp features the iconic motorway bridge over the Sava River in Belgrade. It is known for its distinctive sleek design, which is said to resemble a “gazelle in a race.” It was opened in 1970.
2. Ada Bridge (Most na Adi): This stamp features the cable-stayed bridge over the Sava River, which is a modern architectural landmark in Belgrade. It is notable for its single pylon located on Ada Ciganlija island.

Technical Details:

• Denominations: The two stamps had different face values, typically for different postal services (domestic/international). The reported face values were:
  • 69 RSD (Serbian Dinars)
  • 100 RSD (Serbian Dinars)
• Designer: The stamps were designed by the Post of Serbia’s designer, MA Jakša Vlahović.

Like all stamps in the EUROPA series, these stamps feature the EUROPA logo as part of their design.