Yugoslavia year 1996 Fauna stamps – 60 Years of Belgrade ZOO MNH
In 1996, Yugoslavia (then comprising Serbia and Montenegro) issued a vibrant set of stamps to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Belgrade Zoo (Beo Zoo Vrt). This set is a favorite for fauna collectors due to its colorful depictions of both exotic and local species.
1. Issue Details (1996)
The set was officially released on September 25, 1996. It typically consists of four stamps, often found in a “strip of 4” with decorative labels (tabs) attached, or as part of a miniature sheet.
| Value | Animal Featured | Scientific Name |
| 0.50 din | Siberian Tiger | Panthera tigris altaica |
| 1.00 din | Scheepmaker’s Crowned Pigeon | Goura scheepmakeri |
| 1.50 din | Burchell’s Zebra | Equus quagga burchellii |
| 3.00 din | Palm Cockatoo | Probosciger aterrimus |
2. Catalog Identification
If you are organizing your collection, here are the standard catalog references for this specific set:
- Michel: 2787–2790
- Scott: 2346 (often listed as a single entry for the set/strip)
- Yvert & Tellier: 2642–2645
- Stanley Gibbons: 2962–2965
Formats
- Single Stamps: Often sold as a set of 4.
- Decorative Strip: A horizontal strip of 4 stamps separated by labels featuring the Belgrade Zoo logo or illustrations of monkeys and other birds.
- First Day Cover (FDC): Usually features a special “Beograd Zoo” cancellation mark dated 25.09.1996.
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