Croatian Coat of Arms, 1991

Name: Croatian Coat of Arms, 1991
Brand: Croatia

Croatia · 1991 · 1 Dinar

This stamp features the coat of arms of the Republic of Croatia, a red-and-white checkerboard shield (šahovnica) surmounted by a crown of five smaller shields representing Croatia's historical regions. It was one of the first stamps issued by the newly independent nation, symbolizing its sovereignty and national identity.

Issued in 1991, this stamp marks Croatia's declaration of independence from Yugoslavia, a pivotal moment that led to the Croatian War of Independence.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry national-symbols

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.