Yugoslavia year 1972 stamps – Ski Jumping – Slovenia Planica MNH **
The Yugoslavian stamp issue from 1972 you are referring to commemorated the 1972 FIS Ski Flying World Championships which were held at the famous Planica ski jumping venue in Slovenia.
Stamp Details
| Feature | Information |
| Issuing Country | Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRJ) |
| Year of Issue | 1972 |
| Event Commemorated | World Ski Flying Championships, Planica (Slovenia) |
| Number of Stamps | 1 single commemorative stamp was issued for this specific event. |
| Value | The face value was typically 2.50 Dinara (or $2.50$ D). |
| Design | The design generally depicts: |
| – A stylized image of a ski jumper in mid-air or taking off. | |
| – The large Planica ski jump hill (Velikanka or the ski flying hill) in the background. | |
| – Inscriptions often included: “JUGOSLAVIJA,” the denomination, and text like “SVETOVNO PRVENSTVO V SMUČARSKIH POLETIH PLANICA 1972” (World Championship in Ski Flying Planica 1972). | |
| Catalogue Number | The stamp is widely catalogued and is often referred to by: |
| – Scott Catalogue: #1092 | |
| – Michel Catalogue: #1450 |
This issue is a classic example of Yugoslavian philately commemorating a major sporting event in Slovenia, which was then one of the constituent republics of Yugoslavia.
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