Yugoslavia year 1962 stamps – European Athletics & gymnastic champ. Belgrade full set

Yugoslavia year 1962 stamps – European Athletics & gymnastic champ. Belgrade full set MNH

In 1962, Yugoslavia issued two major sports-themed stamp sets. The “full set” you are likely looking for refers to the 7th European Athletics Championships held in Belgrade, which is the more substantial of the two.

Below are the details for both the Athletics and Gymnastics issues from that year.

1. 7th European Athletics Championships (Belgrade)

This set was released on September 12, 1962, to commemorate the championships held at the JNA Stadium. It is a striking set featuring black-and-white action illustrations of athletes against vibrant, single-color backgrounds.

• Quantity: 8 individual stamps + 1 Souvenir Sheet (Block).
• Catalog Numbers: Scott #672–679 | Michel #1016–1023 (Block 9).

• Souvenir Sheet: There is also a decorative imperforate miniature sheet containing all values or a specific high-value design (Block 9), which is highly prized by sports philatelists.

2. Artistic Gymnastics Issue (1962)

While the Athletics set was the primary “Belgrade” sports issue, Yugoslavia also released a smaller set or included gymnastics themes in general sports charity issues around this time (often listed in catalogs under 1962 or early 1963).

• Note: Many collectors confuse these with the 1962 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in Prague, as Yugoslavia issued “Sports” sets that year that occasionally featured gymnasts on parallel bars or rings.

Collector’s Summary

• FDC Value: A complete FDC (First Day Cover) for the 8-stamp Athletics set usually features a cachet of the Belgrade stadium or the tournament logo.
• Market Price: You can typically find the full mint set (MNH) for $5–$12 USD. If it includes the Souvenir Sheet (Block 9), the price may double.
• Visual Style: These stamps are famous for their minimalist mid-century modern design, utilizing high-contrast silhouettes.