Yugoslavia year 2005 stamps – European Nature Protection MNH set
By 2005, the former Yugoslavia was officially the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. Because of this, the “European Nature Protection” stamps you are looking for are cataloged under Serbia and Montenegro.
The specific issue for 2005 focuses on the Koviljsko-Petrovaradinski Rit, a Special Nature Reserve in the Vojvodina region of Serbia.
The 2005 European Nature Protection Issue
Released on June 1, 2005, this set consists of two stamps highlighting the unique wetland ecosystems of the Danube river basin.
| Denomination | Subject / Image Description |
| 41.50 Dinars | A panoramic view of the Koviljsko-Petrovaradinski Rit wetlands, featuring lush greenery and water channels. |
| 58.00 Dinars | A close-up view of the same reserve, often showing the dense forestation and aquatic vegetation typical of the area. |
Technical Details
- Format: These were primarily issued in sheets of 8 stamps with a decorative central label (vignette).
- Catalog Numbers: * Michel: #3187–3188 (often listed under Serbia & Montenegro)
- Scott: #306–307
- Designer: Marija Vlahović.
Important Philatelic Context for 2005
Collectors often confuse “Nature Protection” with the annual EUROPA CEPT theme. In 2005, the official EUROPA theme was actually “Gastronomy.” * If your 2005 stamps feature food (like Rakija or Cherry Pie), those are the official “EUROPA” stamps.
- The Nature Protection stamps were a separate commemorative set issued by the national post office to highlight domestic conservation efforts.
Other 2005 “Nature” Related Stamps
If the descriptions above don’t match your stamps, you might have one of these other 2005 sets:
- Protective Forests (April 2005): A set of two stamps featuring forest landscapes to mark the 150th Anniversary of Organized Forestry in Serbia.
- Mushrooms (October 2005): A colorful set of four stamps featuring species like Amanita muscaria and Boletus edulis.
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