Yugoslavia postage stamps year 1984 Jure Franko – Olympic Champion

Yugoslavia postage stamps year 1984 Jure Franko – Olympic Champion MNH block

In 1984, Yugoslavia issued a postage stamp commemorating Jure Franko, the alpine skier who won the country’s first-ever Winter Olympic medal—a silver in the giant slalom—at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics held that same year. The stamp, with a denomination of 23.70 dinars, features Jure Franko and celebrates his achievement as an Olympic champion, making it a significant and cherished collectible. Approximately 350,000 copies of this stamp were produced.

Jure Franko was celebrated nationally for his performance, which brought great pride and enthusiasm to Yugoslavia during the Games. His silver medal was particularly notable as it was the first medal ever won by Yugoslavia at the Winter Olympics, and the stamp honoring him commemorated this historic sports milestone.

The stamp is cataloged under various philatelic references, including Scott number 1677 and Michel number 2045. It prominently links Franko’s name with the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, symbolizing both the athlete’s success and the importance of the Games to Yugoslavia.

This Yugoslav stamp is full mint condition and well-regarded among collectors, representing an important piece of sports and postal history from the era of Yugoslavia.