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Croatia First Day of Issue, Coat of Arms

Name: Croatia First Day of Issue, Coat of Arms
Brand: Croatia

Croatia · 1990 · 1 Dinar

This stamp features the historical Croatian coat of arms, the 'šahovnica' or chequy shield of 25 red and white fields. It is set against a blue background with the country's name, 'REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA', inscribed above. This was the very first postage stamp issued by the newly independent Republic of Croatia.

Issued on December 9, 1990, this stamp marks a pivotal moment in Croatian history, symbolizing its declaration of sovereignty and separation from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

heraldry coat-of-arms 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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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