Yugoslavia year 2003 stamps – European Nature Protection

Yugoslavia year 2003 stamps – European Nature Protection MNH set

In 2003, the “Yugoslavia” philatelic identity was in a state of transition. On February 4, 2003, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was officially renamed the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. As a result, the stamps you are looking for may be cataloged under “Yugoslavia,” “Serbia and Montenegro,” or simply “Serbia” depending on the dealer or catalog.

The specific 2003 European Nature Protection (sometimes listed as “Nature Conservation”) issue consists of a set of two commemorative stamps.

The Serbia and Montenegro Issue

This set was released on June 12, 2003, and focuses on the Zasavica Special Nature Reserve, a famous wetland area in Serbia known for its biodiversity.

• Denominations: 28.70 Dinars and 50.00 Dinars.
• Designs:
  • 28.70 Din: Depicts the scenic river landscape of the Zasavica reserve.
  • 50.00 Din: Features the European Beaver (Castel fiber), which was successfully reintroduced to the area.
• Format: Issued in sheets of 8 stamps with a decorative central label.
• Catalog Numbers: Michel #3129–3130.