Yugoslavia year 1998 – Danube Commission stamp MNH
Yugoslavia (specifically the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, FRY) issued a commemorative stamp in 1998 to mark a significant anniversary of the Danube Commission.
🇷🇸 Yugoslavia 1998 Danube Commission Stamp
- Topic: The 50th Anniversary of the Danube Commission (DC).
- Date of Issue: The stamps were released in 1998 to celebrate the anniversary of the Belgrade Convention signed on August 18, 1948, which established the Danube Commission.
- Design/Format: This issue is most commonly found as a Miniature Sheet or Souvenir Sheet (often referenced as a block by collectors).
- The sheet typically contains one or more stamps with large, decorative margins related to the theme.
- The design usually features elements symbolizing the Danube River, navigation, and the cooperation between the member states. This often includes a map of the river or a riverboat/vessel.
- Historical Context: The Danube Commission is an international intergovernmental organization whose primary objective is to ensure and develop free navigation on the Danube River. The issuance of this stamp by Yugoslavia underscores its role as the country where the founding convention was signed.
Collector’s References:
- Michel: Block 46 (often listed as Mi. BL 46)
- Scott: 2409
