Bosnia and Herzegovina 120th Anniversary of Postage Stamps

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1999 · 0.80 BAM

This stamp commemorates the 120th anniversary of the first postage stamps issued in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The design features a 'stamp-on-stamp' motif, showcasing the 1879 1-novčić stamp, which depicted the Austro-Hungarian double-headed eagle coat of arms. The modern stamp frames this historical issue, celebrating the nation's long postal history.

Issued in 1999 by the Muslim-Bosniak administration in Sarajevo, this stamp reflects the post-war period following the Dayton Agreement, which established separate postal authorities within the country. The anniversary marks the introduction of stamps during the Austro-Hungarian administration of the region.