Yugoslavia / Serbia stamps year 2003 Charity / surcharge stamps MNH

The “Charity / Surcharge” stamps issued in 2003 were from the postal authority of Serbia and Montenegro.

In 2003, the country was officially known as the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro (having succeeded the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on February 4, 2003).

Surcharge or postal tax stamps are mandatory for use on all mail during a specific period, with the extra amount (the surcharge) designated for a charitable or special cause.

Based on common catalog listings for this period, there were likely several mandatory postal tax stamps issued in 2003, with the most common being those related to:

1. St. Sava Church / Church of St. Sava: A postal tax stamp (often denoted as ‘Tax’ or ‘T’ in specialized catalogues) to raise funds for the construction or maintenance of the Saint Sava Temple in Belgrade.
2. Anti-Cancer Campaign: Another common annual issue to support cancer research or organizations.
3. Children’s Week / World Children’s Day: An issue dedicated to supporting children’s welfare.

The stamps are generally identifiable by having a main value and then a smaller surcharge amount (e.g., $8.00 Din + 8.00 Din, or simply listed as a Tax stamp with a face value of 8.00 Din).

For an exact and complete list of all charity/surcharge stamps issued by Serbia and Montenegro in 2003, you would need to consult a comprehensive specialized stamp catalog (like the Michel or Scott catalog for Eastern Europe).