Bosnia and Herzegovina 1993 Mostar Bridge Issue

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1993 · 500 Croatian dinars

This stamp features a stylized depiction of the Stari Most (Old Bridge) in Mostar, a 16th-century Ottoman bridge. The design highlights the iconic arch of the bridge, a symbol of the city and a masterpiece of Balkan Islamic architecture. The stamp was part of a definitive series issued during a tumultuous period in the country's history.

Issued in 1993 by the Croat administration in Mostar (Herzeg-Bosnia) during the Bosnian War, this stamp circulated in Croat-controlled areas. Tragically, the historic bridge depicted was destroyed by shelling later the same year, making the stamp a poignant historical artifact.