Yugoslavia year 1960 Olympic Games Rome stamps set MNH

Yugoslavia year 1960 Olympic Games Rome stamps set MNH

📮 Overview of the Yugoslav 1960 Olympic Stamps

• Country: Yugoslavia
• Event: XVII Summer Olympic Games — Rome, Italy
• Year of Issue: 1960
• Theme: Commemorates Yugoslavia’s participation in the 1960 Olympics in Rome.

📦 What the Set Includes

• The complete set typically consists of several (often 8) stamps issued for the Olympics. These are catalogued in the Michel stamp catalogue as numbers 909–916, representing the full series.
• They are generally collected as pairs or full sets and are offered in mint never hinged (MNH) condition by sellers.

📬 Typical Characteristics

• Stamps issued in this series commemorate the Olympic Games with Olympic-related subjects and values appropriate for postage.
• Individual examples from sellers show they are quite affordable — common for commemorative issues of that era — though complete sets with mint condition, original gum, and good centering are more sought after by collectors.

🧾 How They Appear in Catalogues

• Michel catalogue: Yugoslav 1960 Olympic stamps listed as Mi 909–916
• The actual designs include denominations used for normal postage and Olympic themes.