Yugoslavia year 2004 stamps – European Nature Protection

Yugoslavia year 2004 stamps – European Nature Protection MNH set

Yugoslavia (specifically the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro) issued stamps in 2004 as part of the European Nature Protection series, a joint CEPT initiative focusing on conservation themes. These stamps featured motifs like flora or fauna, continuing the tradition of annual releases highlighting protected species or habitats. Collectors value them for their detailed artwork and philatelic significance in post-Yugoslav issues.​

Issue Details

The 2004 Nature Protection set included two values (e.g., 32 and 56 dinars), released around June 10, with Michel catalog numbers 3204-3205. Sheetlets with 8 stamps plus a label were also produced, enhancing their appeal for thematic collectors.​

Design and Theme

Stamps depicted elements of European nature conservation, such as birds or plants, aligning with WWF-inspired motifs seen in regional issues like the Croatian Purple Heron counterpart. They emphasized protected species under international conventions like AEWA and Ramsar.​

Collecting Notes

These stamps are available through philatelic dealers, often in mint condition or sets, with prices around €2-5 for basic pairs. They fit well into European nature or Yugoslavia successor state collections, especially alongside 1997 and 2005 sets from the same region.