Slovenia year 2010 stamps Winter Olympic Games Vancouver ☀ MNH **
Slovenia issued stamps related to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver in two parts, highlighting their participation and celebrating their medalists.
Here are the details of the stamps:
1. General Commemorative Issue (Pre-Games)
| Feature | Details |
| Theme | XXI Olympic Winter Games – Vancouver 2010 |
| Date of Issue | January 29, 2010 |
| Format | Two stamps issued in a sheet of 6 stamps + 3 vignettes (tabs) |
| Design | The stamps generally feature graphic illustrations of Olympic winter sports. One common design depicts a stylized scene related to ice hockey. |
2. Medalist Souvenir Sheet (Post-Games)
Slovenia also honored its successful athletes with a special issue after the games:
| Feature | Details |
| Theme | Medalists at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver |
| Date of Issue | Later in 2010 (following the conclusion of the games) |
| Format | Souvenir Sheet (Miniature Sheet) containing two stamps |
| Designs | The stamps feature the two athletes who won medals: |
| – Tina Maze (Alpine skiing – two silver medals) | |
| – Petra Majdič (Cross-country skiing – bronze medal) |
The issue of the two stamps in January was the standard Olympic commemorative set, while the later Souvenir Sheet was a special follow-up to celebrate the historic medal haul for Slovenia.
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