Yugoslavia year 1989 stamps – Flora /  Flowers from Vojvodina Complete set MNH

Yugoslavia year 1989 stamps – Flora /  Flowers from Vojvodina Complete set MNH

In 1989, Yugoslavia released a particularly beautiful set of stamps titled “Flowers from Vojvodina” (Cveće Vojvodine). This set is highly regarded for its botanical accuracy and soft, artistic style.

Vojvodina is the northern province of Serbia, known for its flat plains and unique wetland ecosystems, which are home to the specific flowers featured in this series.

1. The 1989 “Flowers from Vojvodina” Set

The complete set consists of 4 stamps and was issued on April 18, 1989.

Technical Details

• Catalog Numbers: * Michel: 2333–2336
  • Scott: 1955–1956 (Note: Scott sometimes pairs these or groups them under “Flora”)
• Format: Often found in horizontal strips or in small sheets of 8 or 9.
• Perforation: 13¼.

2. Rarity and Collector Value

This set was issued during a period of high inflation in Yugoslavia, which is why you see the denominations jumping from 100 to 2000 dinars. Despite the high face values at the time, the set is very accessible today.

• Mint Never Hinged (MNH): A complete set of 4 typically sells for $3.00 – $5.00 USD.
• Used/CTO: Often available for $1.00 – $2.00 USD.
• First Day Cover (FDC): The official FDC features all four stamps with a special “Novi Sad” (the capital of Vojvodina) postmark and usually sells for $4.00 – $7.00 USD.

3. Why This Set Is Special

These flowers are all protected species in the region.

• The Tulipa hungarica (Wild Tulip) is especially significant as it is a rare relic of the Pannonian Plain.
• Collectors of “Flora on Stamps” often look for this set because the illustrations are significantly more detailed than the simpler “Medicinal Plants” sets Yugoslavia issued in earlier decades.