Slovenia postage stamp year 2009 Trolleybus Transportation Piran

Slovenia postage stamp year 2009 Piran Trolleys MNH

📬 Overview of the 2009 Piran Trolleybus Stamp

• Theme: Historic trolleybus line in Piran connecting Tartini Square and Lucija (1909–1912)
• Face value: €0.92
• Issuance details:
  • Date: 2009
  • Designer: Matjaž Učakar, based on a vintage postcard
  • Printing: Four‑colour offset, comb‑perforated (13–13¼), printed in Oriental Press, Bahrain (quantity: 70,000)
  • Catalog listings: Michel #741; also appears in Yvert, Scott, SG listings

🚋 Historical Context

• The Piran–Lucija trolleybus began operations on 24 October 1909, becoming one of the first trolleybus systems in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Balkans.
• It ran until mid-1912, when the route was replaced by a tramway

This €0.92 stamp commemorates the early 20th-century Piran trolleybus line, showcasing Slovenia’s rich transport heritage through high-quality design and print. It’s a relatively common, affordable collectible with historical charm.