Yugoslavia postage stamps 1995 Complete year collection

Yugoslavia 1995 Complete year collection MNH

The complete year collection of postage stamps issued by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) in 1995 consists of approximately 70 to 75 items, which includes both individual stamps and souvenir/miniature sheets.

The 1995 issues were exclusively commemorative stamps, as the state currency had recently been stabilized, and the focus was on celebrating various historical, cultural, and international events.

Key Commemorative Issues from 1995

The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (which at the time consisted of Serbia and Montenegro) released several sets of commemorative stamps throughout 1995. Major topics included:

• EUROPA CEPT – Peace and Freedom: This was a common theme among European postal administrations for the year, typically featuring two stamps related to the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II and the subsequent period of peace.
• Anniversaries of Organizations and Institutions:
  • 50th Anniversary of the United Nations (UNO).
  • 75th Anniversary of Radnički Soccer Club.
  • 800th Anniversary of the Church of St. Luke, Kotor.
• Cultural and Nature Topics:
  • European Nature Conservation (often issued as miniature sheets).
  • Stamps dedicated to Volleyball or other sports events.
  • Issues related to Monasteries or other religious/architectural heritage, continuing a definitive series.
• National Symbols and Events:
  • Stamps featuring the Flag and Coat of Arms of the FRY.
  • Issues for Stamp Day (often a single stamp or a small set).

Composition of the Complete Collection

A complete, standard collection for 1995 generally consists of:

1. Individual Commemorative Stamps: Issued in sets of 1, 2, or more, throughout the year.
2. Miniature Sheets (Souvenir Sheets): These contain one or more stamps and are printed with decorative margins, officially counted as a single philatelic item (though they contain stamps).

Note on Quantity: The total count varies slightly (e.g., 69 to 71 items) depending on whether one counts each stamp individually or only the official issue (set or sheet). Catalogue numbers (like the Michel or Scott Catalogues) provide the precise, definitive list for a complete collection.