Slovenia year 2015 Mammals Fauna Rodents stamps set MNH
In 2015, the Slovenian Post (Pošta Slovenije) issued a beautiful commemorative series titled “Fauna – Rodents of Slovenia.” This set was released on September 25, 2015, and highlights the biodiversity of the region’s small mammals.
The issue consists of three individual stamps and one souvenir sheet (miniature sheet), each featuring a different species of rodent native to Slovenia.
Stamp Set Details
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Face Value | Format |
| Hazel Dormouse | Muscardinus avellanarius | €0.60 | Individual Stamp |
| Striped Field Mouse | Apodemus agrarius | €0.64 | Individual Stamp |
| European Hamster | Cricetus cricetus | €0.92 | Individual Stamp |
| Eurasian Beaver | Castor fiber | €0.97 | Souvenir Sheet |
Technical Specifications
- Illustrator/Designer: Matjaž Učakar.
- Printing: Offset lithography in four colors.
- Perforation: Comb $13 ¼ \times 13 ¼$.
- Sheet Layout: The individual stamps were printed in sheets of 25.
- Print Run: Approximately 50,000 copies per stamp.
Species Highlights
- Hazel Dormouse: Known for its golden-brown fur and nocturnal habits; it is a symbol of Slovenian forests.
- European Hamster: Once common, this colorful rodent is now a protected species in many parts of Europe.
- Eurasian Beaver: The largest rodent in Europe, which has been successfully reintroduced to Slovenian rivers like the Krka and Mura.
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