1809) "Endangered National Wildlife", Bosnia & Herzegovina: EUROPA - 2021: Republic of Srpska Post (Srpske Poste) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring critically Endangered Republic of Srpska Wildlife - The Chanchares or "Hermann's Tortoise" (1.95 BAM) and The Dwarf Mouse (2.70 BAM): Date of Stamp set issue: 16.04.2021:
Bosnia & Herzegovina now has three Posts:
Bosnia and Herzegovina Post (BH Posta, Sarejevo), Croatian Posts (HP Mostar, Mostar) and Serbian Posts (Srpske Poste, Banja Luka). This Stamp issue has been brought out by Srpske Poste (Serbian Posts, Banja Luka).
About Europa 2021 - Stamps:
EUROPA Stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations.
They bear the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.
EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world and have been issued for over 60 years.
Every year a new theme is assigned by PostEurop and all participating countries issue stamps with their own interpretation of the theme. The theme for 2021 is "Endangered National Wildlife".
More about EUROPA Postage Stamps:
EUROPA Postage stamps (also known as Europa - CEPT - European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations - until 1992) are special stamps issued by European Postal Administrations/Enterprises and bears the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.
EUROPA stamps underline cooperation in the posts domain, aimed at promotion of philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals.
As such, EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world.
Since the first issue in 1956, EUROPA stamps have been a tangible symbol of Europe's desire for closer integration and co-operation.
In 1993, PostEurop became responsible for issuing EUROPA stamps.
When CEPT decided to focus more on telecommunications in 1993, PostEurop took over the management of the Europa issues. The CEPT logo was replaced by a new logo created by PostEurop i.e. the word "EUROPA" leaning towards the right hand side.
Each year, PostEurop's "Stamps & Philately Group" selects the EUROPA stamp theme:
1993 - Contemporary Art
1994 - Great Discoveries
1995 - Peace and Freedom
1996 - Famous women
1997 - Tales and legends
1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations
1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks
2000 - Common Design. Tower of 6 stars
2001 - Water - Treasure of Nature
2002 - The Circus
2003 - Poster Art
2004 - Holidays
2005 - Gastronomy
2006 - Integration through the eyes of Young People
2007 - Scout Centenary
2008 - Writing Letters
2009 - Astronomy
2010 - Children Books
2011 - Forests - International Year of Forests
2012 - Visit …. (for instance "Visit Finland" etc.)
2013 - Van of the Postman - Postal vehicles
2014 - Musical instruments - National musical instruments
2015 - Old Toys
2016 - Ecology in Europe - "Think Green". Common Design
2017 - Castles
2018 - Bridges
2019 - National Birds
2020 - Ancient Postal Routes
2021 - Endangered National Wildlife
2022 - the theme will be "Stories & Myths".
About Europa 2021 - "Endangered National Wildlife Stamps issued by Republic of Srpska Post (Srpske Poste):
This year’s PostEurop stamp theme is ‘Endangered National Wildlife’, and Republic of Srpske Post (Srpske Poste) has depicted two species which are critically endangered.
These beautiful stamps feature species that are locally registered from critically endangered through to near threatened.
The Stamps:
Chanchares or Hermann's Tortoise ("Testudo hermanni"):
These are small to medium-sized turtles. Young, but also some adults have black and yellow spots on the armor. Their scaly extremities are grayish-brown, with occasional yellow markings. Compared to females, adult males have long and thick tails.
This species inhabits the area of southern Europe. In our country, it inhabits the Mediterranean and sub-Mediterranean parts of the country and the narrower belt in the continental regions.
Chanchars live in dry habitats, meadows, fields, shrubs, light forests and anthropogenic habitats such as orchards, gardens, fields and in rural areas. Males are territorial, but in dense populations they can be found in the immediate vicinity when sunbathing.
They mate in early spring, from March, and eggs are usually laid in May and June. The female lays a total of 3 to 15 eggs, two to five times a year at least 20 days apart in nests she digs in the ground. The young hatch in late summer and are ready for independent living from day one. They spend the winter dormant buried in the ground.
The sex of young turtles depends on the incubation temperature of the eggs, so females will develop at higher temperatures, and males at lower temperatures.
They are herbivores, but can consume a variety of fruits, mushrooms, insect larvae and mollusks.
Chanchares are an endangered species, both in the country and throughout their range.
The main endangering factors are habitat destruction by intensive agriculture and plant burning, and illegal trade in this species. In the Republic of Srpska, Čančara is a strictly protected wild species, and it also enjoys protection at the international level through several conventions on species protection.
A Sheetlet of 8 Stamps and a coupon depicting the Hermann's Tortoise (Stamps value: 1.95 BAM each)
The Dwarf Mouse ("Micromys minutus"):
This is among the smallest rodents in the world. The length of the body is 55-75 mm, and the tail 50-75 mm. Adults weigh between 5 and 7 grams.
The fur on the back is brownish with hints of yellow. The abdomen is usually white. The tail is two-colored with no hair on the top.
The dwarf mouse has a round head, small, round ears and fairly wide feet that allow it to climb.
The dwarf mouse is a Eurasian species. It inhabits grain crops, tall grasses, forest edges, and various moist habitats.
During reproduction, they build extremely interesting nests, spherical in shape. It feeds mainly on seeds, sometimes small insects or eggs of small birds. It is primarily active at night, but also shows activity at dawn. The mating season is in spring and summer. Litter size varies from one to 13 cubs.
Due to the extinction and fragmentation of the habitat it inhabits, it is categorized as a potentially endangered species. In our country, this is a protected species for the same reasons.
A Sheetlet of 8 Stamps and a coupon depicting the Dwarf Mouse (Stamps value: 2.70 BAM each)
A First Day Cover (FDC) has the two stamps issued in the set affixed at top right.
At left is seen an image of a Hermann's Tortoise and a Dwarf Mouse perched on a human thumb.
The Booklet.
Technical details:
Stamps Issue Date: 16.04.2021
Designer: Nebojša Đumić
Printer: Blicdruk, Sarajevo
Process: Offset
Colours: Multi-coloured
17) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Old Road Majstorska Cesta", Croatia: A Se-tenant of two Stamps of the values of 8.60 HRK issued by Croatian Post: Date of stamp issue: 08.05.2020
19) Ancient Postal Routes, Netherlands: Theme of 2020-Europa Stamps: PostNL has issued a 6-Stamp Sheet featuring Ancient Postal Routes followed by Von Thurn und Taxis Postal Services during the 17th to 19th Centuries: Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 11.05.2020
20) Ancient Postal Routes - 2 historic spots on "Tartu-Voru Road" Estonia: EUROPA 2020 theme: "Omniva" (previously "Eesti Post) - Estonian Post - has issued stamps of the value of 1.90 Euro each, featuring two historic stops on the old Tartu-Varu Road: Date of Stamps issue: 14.05.2020
21) "Ancient Postal Routes - from the times of the Imperial roman Empire", Spain: Correos (Spanish Post) has issued a Premium Sheet of six stamps of the value of "B" Tariff each: Date of Stamp issued: 14.05.2020
22) Ancient Postal Routes, Malta: Europa 2020 theme: Malta Post has issued two postage stamps of the values of 0.59 Euro and 2.00 Euro as part of the PostEurop's campaign this year: Date of Stamps issue: 09.05.2020
24) "Ancient Postal Routes - Via di Zenta", Montenegro: EUROPA 2020 Theme: "Posta Cern Gore (Montenegro Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.95 Euro: Stamp issue date: 09.03.2020
25) Ancient Postal Routes - Mail Ships "Prince Maximilian" & "Archiduco Ludovico" - 19th Century ", Greece: Hellenic Post (Greek Post) has issued two postage stamps in the denominations of 2.00 Euro and 4.50 Euro depicting the two maritime Postal Ships: Date ofStamp set issue: 08.05.2020
31) Ancient Postal Routes, Luxembourg: Two Postage Stampsin the denominations of 0.80 Euro and 1.05 Euro issued by Post Lexembourg: Date of Stamps issued: 09.06.2020
32) "Ancient Postal Routes," Belgium: EUROPA 2020 Stamp Theme: A postage stamp of 9.30 Euro, featuring "La chaise de poste" by Eugene Pechaubes" - Lithography enhanced with gouache, issued by Bpost (Belgium Post): Date of Stamp issue: 15.06.2020
33) Ancient Postal Routes, Vatican City State: EUROPA 2020 Theme: Two stamps of 1.10 Euro and 1.15 Euro issued by the Ufficio filatelico e Numismatico -Governatorato, Vaticano featuring ancient postal routes emanating from the Vatican City State during the 6th & 11th Centuries AD
6) "Archaeological Treasures - Stecak Necropolis Radmlja", Bosnia and Herzegovina Post ( HP Mostar) on the Stecak Necropolis Radmilja: Date of stamp issue: 12.05.2020
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