Yugoslavia year 2004 stamps – European Nature Protection MNH set
In 2004, postage stamps previously issued under the name “Yugoslavia” were officially released by the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro (which replaced the name Yugoslavia in 2003).
The “European Nature Protection” theme is a recurring series, and for the year 2004, the collection focused on Flowers and Butterflies.
2004 European Nature Protection Series
This set was released in February 2004 and typically features rare flora and fauna native to the Balkan region. The stamps often include dual denominations in both Serbian Dinars (CSD) and Euros (€), as Montenegro had already adopted the Euro.
| Value | Subject (Scientific Name) | Common Name |
| 16.00 CSD / 0.25 € | Ramonda serbica | Serbian Ramonda (Flower) |
| 24.00 CSD / 0.35 € | Ramonda nathaliae | Natalie’s Ramonda (Flower) |
| 26.20 CSD / 0.40 € | Heodes virgaureae | Scarce Copper (Butterfly) |
| 28.70 CSD / 0.50 € | Lysandra bellargus | Adonis Blue (Butterfly) |
Key Philatelic Details
- Format: These were issued as individual stamps, in strips of four (often with a decorative central label), and as miniature sheets.
- Designer: Marina Kalezić (a frequent designer for Serbian and Montenegrin stamps during this era).
- Printing: Multicolor offset printing.
- Significance: This series is part of the broader “Europa” stamps initiative (though the specific 2004 Europa CEPT theme was “Vacation,” the “Nature Protection” series is a separate annual national tradition for the region).
Historical Note
If you are looking for these in a catalog (like Michel, Scott, or Yvert), they may be listed under “Serbia and Montenegro” rather than “Yugoslavia,” as the country’s official name change occurred on February 4, 2003. However, many collectors and dealers still group them with Yugoslavian issues due to the shared postal history.
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