Yugoslavia year 1970/85 stamps Olympic Games Charity Issues

Yugoslavia year 1970/85 stamps Olympic Games Charity Issues MNH **

Yugoslavia issued several postal tax stamps to support its Olympic Committee and related sports events. These stamps, often mandatory for use during specific periods, featured various designs commemorating the Olympic Games.

Key Issues:

• 1969 Olympic Week Stamp: Released on November 24, 1969, this stamp was obligatory from December 1 to 7, 1969. Printed in offset lithography, it was issued in panes of 20, with perforations measuring either line 11¼ or line 9. A total of 8 million stamps were produced.
• 1970 Olympic Committee Stamp: Issued on June 10, 1970, to benefit the Olympic Committee. This stamp was available in minisheets with two types:
  • Type I: Complete perforations on all sides.
  • Type II: Short perforation at the bottom.
• 1981 SPET ’81 Championship Stamp: Released on August 15, 1981, this stamp was mandatory in Montenegro from August 15 to October 15, 1981. Printed in offset with a comb perforation of 13½. Notably, the first stamp in each sheet’s first column was narrower, measuring 36 mm instead of the standard 37.5 mm.

These stamps not only facilitated financial support for Yugoslavia’s Olympic endeavors but also serve as significant collectibles, reflecting the nation’s commitment to international sports during that era.

For collectors interested in these issues, various online platforms offer them for sale. For instance, a full set of the 1970 Olympic Games Charity Issues is available in mint, never hinged condition.