Yugoslavia year 1968 stamps – Summer Olympic Games Mexico full set
The stamp set for the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City is a commemorative issue from Yugoslavia (Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia).
The full set consists of six main postage stamps depicting various sports featured in the Games.
Key Details of the Set
| Denomination (Dinar – d) | Design Motif | Catalogue Number (Scott) |
| 0.50 d | 800-meter Race (for women) | #918 |
| 1.00 d | Basketball | #919 |
| 1.50 d | Gymnast on the Vaulting Horse | #920 |
| 2.00 d | Rowing | #921 |
| 3.00 d | Water Polo | #922 |
| 5.00 d | Wrestling | #923 |
- Year of Issue: 1968 (released around the time of the Games, October 12-27, 1968).
- Catalogue Reference: The standard set of six stamps is typically listed as Scott #918–923 and Michel #1290–1295.
Associated Issue
Collectors often associate or include a separate Postal Tax Stamp (a semi-postal issue) that was also issued in 1968 for the “Olympic Week.” This stamp would not be considered part of the main postage stamp set, but is related to the overall Olympic theme:
- Postal Tax Stamp (Approximate Value): 0.10 din (or similar low value).
- Design: Often features a Mexican-related motif, like the Aztec Calendar or an Olympic ring/torch emblem.
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