In 1998, Yugoslavia issued a set of stamps as part of the “Joy of Europe” theme, which was the Europa stamp topic for that year. This was during the period when Yugoslavia consisted of Serbia and Montenegro (the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1992-2003).
Here are the key details about Yugoslavia’s 1998 Joy of Europe stamps:
The Set:
- It consisted of 2 stamps with denominations that reflected the Yugoslav dinar currency of that period.
- The stamps were issued as part of the annual Europa program.
- Both stamps carried the “EUROPA” inscription as required for the joint European series.
Design Theme:
- The 1998 Europa theme was “Festivals and National Celebrations” under the broader “Joy of Europe” concept.
- The stamps featured traditional Yugoslav/Serbian cultural celebrations and festivals.
- One stamp likely depicted folk dancing or traditional costumes from Serbian cultural festivals.
- The other stamp may have shown traditional music or other festive celebrations.
Design Details:
- The stamps used colorful illustrations showcasing traditional Serbian/Yugoslav cultural elements.
- They emphasized the joy and celebration aspects of national festivals and cultural traditions.
- The designs highlighted traditional costumes, folk dances, or musical celebrations.
- Both stamps included “JUGOSLAVIJA” (Yugoslavia) and the Europa logo.
