Yugoslavia year 1990 stamps Chess Olympiad in Novi Sad MNH

Yugoslavia year 1990 stamps Chess Olympiad in Novi Sad MNH

The Yugoslavian stamps issued in 1990 for the 29th Chess Olympiad in Novi Sad are a significant philatelic issue, especially for collectors interested in the history of Yugoslavia or the theme of Chess.

Here are the key details about the issue:

29th Chess Olympiad, Novi Sad, 1990

• Event: The 29th Chess Olympiad, an international chess tournament organized by FIDE, held in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia (now Serbia), from November 16 to December 4, 1990.
• Date of Issue (Stamps): The stamps were typically issued shortly before the event, in 1990.
• Format: The primary philatelic item for this event was a souvenir sheet (miniature sheet), which contained a set of stamps.

Souvenir Sheet (Miniature Sheet) Details

The issue typically consisted of one or more souvenir sheets, often featuring multiple stamps with chess-themed designs.

• Stamps within the Sheet: The souvenir sheet usually contained four different stamps.
  • Designs: The designs typically feature various chess pieces (Pawns, Knight, Bishop, King, Queen, Rook) in a modern, artistic style.
  • Denominations: The stamps within the sheet carried various denominations in the Yugoslav Dinar (e.g., 1 din, 5 din, 6.50 din, 10 din).
• Variations: Due to the collecting market for this issue, you can often find:
  • Perforated Souvenir Sheets: The standard issue with the stamps perforated.
  • Imperforate Souvenir Sheets: Sheets where the stamps are not perforated, which were often issued for collectors.

Additional Philatelic Items

In addition to the stamps in the souvenir sheet, other related items were issued:

• First Day Covers (FDCs): Envelopes bearing the stamps and cancelled on the first day of issue with a special commemorative postmark (often featuring the Olympiad logo and the city of Novi Sad).
• Postal Tax Stamp: At the time, Yugoslavia also issued an additional postal tax stamp (or charity stamp) to help fund the event. This stamp, with a value of 1 din, was mandatory on mail for a specific period around the Olympiad. Its design also relates to the chess theme.