Yugoslavia year 1983 Winter Olympic Games – Sarajevo Charity stamps

Yugoslavia year 1983 Winter Olympic Games – Sarajevo Charity MNH**

The Yugoslavia 1983 Winter Olympic Games – Sarajevo issue, specifically the Charity Stamps, refers to a special stamp or set of stamps issued to raise funds for the organization of the XIV Olympic Winter Games held in Sarajevo in 1984.

Here are the key details about the main charity issues associated with the Sarajevo Winter Olympics in 1983:

1. The Postal Tax Stamp (Charity Stamp)

The most common item referred to as the “Charity Stamp” is a single Postal Tax Stamp (sometimes called a semi-postal, though the structure is slightly different).

• Quantity: 1 Stamp
• Issue Date: October 20, 1983
• Purpose: The stamp was mandatory for use on all domestic and international mail for a specified period (to raise funds for the Olympics).
• Denomination/Value: 2 Dinara (2 Dinar)
• Michel Catalogue Number: Mi. YU Z83 (The ‘Z’ prefix often denotes Postal Tax stamps in the Michel catalog).
• Design: Depicts a stylized Olympic skier or a similar symbol related to the games.

2. The Commemorative Set (6 Values)

While not strictly “Charity Stamps” (as they didn’t all carry a mandatory surtax), the main commemorative set released the same year is often grouped with the charity issues because of the theme:

• Quantity: Set of 6 Commemorative Stamps
• Issue Date: 1983
• Denominations: The set had various denominations, typically ranging from 4 Dinar (D) up to around 23.70 Dinar (D) (e.g., 4D, 5D, 9D, 11D, 15D, 23.70D).
• Michel Catalogue Numbers: Mi. YU 2007-2012 (or similar range, as catalog numbers vary slightly).
• Design: Each stamp depicts a different Winter Olympic sport or motif, such as:
  • Skiing
  • Ice Hockey
  • Skating
  • Bobsleigh, etc.