Yugoslavia Serbia postage stamp year 2001 – Novi Sad / Matica Srpska

Yugoslavia Serbia postage stamp year 2001 – Novi Sad / Matica Srpska MNH

In 2001, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (which at the time consisted of Serbia and Montenegro) issued a commemorative stamp to mark the 175th Anniversary of Matica Srpska, the oldest cultural and scientific institution of the Serbian people.

Stamp Details: 175 Years of Matica Srpska (2001)

Matica Srpska was founded in 1826 in Pest (Budapest) and moved to Novi Sad in 1864, where it has remained a symbol of Serbian scholarship and literature.

• Year of Issue: 2001
• Release Date: February 16, 2001
• Format: A single commemorative stamp.
• Catalog Numbers:
  • Michel: No. 2977
  • Scott: No. 2530
• Design: The stamp typically features the historic Matica Srpska building in Novi Sad, a neoclassical landmark. It often includes the portrait of one of its founders or the institution’s distinctive seal.
• Denomination: 15.00 Dinars (at the time, this was a common rate for domestic or standard international mail).

Historical Significance

This stamp is part of the “Anniversaries” or “Cultural Heritage” themes. Because Matica Srpska is located in Novi Sad, the stamp is often categorized under Novi Sad Architecture or Serbian History.

The institution’s headquarters depicted on the stamp is the “Zadužbina Marije Trandafil” (The Endowment of Marija Trandafil), which is one of the most recognizable buildings in the city.

Collector’s Value

• Condition: Like most Yugoslavian stamps from this era, it is easily accessible.
• Price: A Mint Never Hinged (MNH) copy usually sells for approximately $1.00 – $2.50.
• First Day Cover (FDC): An FDC for this issue is popular among collectors of Serbian history and usually features a special Novi Sad postmark.