Yugoslavia stamps year 2002 World Basketball Championship Indianapolis

Yugoslavia 2002 World Basketball Championship Indianapolis – MNH stamp.

The Yugoslavia stamp issue commemorating the World Basketball Championship in Indianapolis is a significant set, as it marks a major sporting victory for the country in what was its last phase of existence under the name “Yugoslavia” (specifically, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia).

Here are the key details about the stamp issue:

• Country: Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FR Jugoslavija)
• Year of Issue: 2002
• Event Commemorated: 2002 FIBA World Championship for Men (held in Indianapolis, USA, from August 29 to September 8, 2002). Yugoslavia won the gold medal (defeating Argentina in the final).
• Stamp Format: The issue was released as a Souvenir Sheet (or “Miniature Sheet”), which often contains one or more stamps within a decorative border that is part of the overall design. Some sources also refer to it as a single stamp within a block format.
• Denomination: The single stamp within the sheet has a face value, often listed as 30.00 (Dinars).
• Design/Theme: The stamp and its surrounding sheet typically feature imagery of a basketball player or the FIBA World Championship logo, often along with text commemorating the victory.
• Catalogue Number: In major philatelic catalogues, this issue is generally identified by a Souvenir Sheet number, such as:
  • Michel Block 54 (Mi Block B$\text{54}$)
  • Stanley Gibbons MS 3356

This stamp is particularly collectible as it commemorates a historic win and is one of the final issues from the country before it was renamed Serbia and Montenegro in 2003.