Serbia postage stamps year 2005 Joy of Europe MNH set “Joy of Europe” – 2005 Stamp Issue 21 September 2005 — A set of commemorative stamps issued nationally by Serbia & Montenegro (at that time the postal administration was shared due to the state union), reflecting the Joy of Europe theme. The stamps are themed “Joy of Europe”, an international children’s art and cultural festival held annually in Belgrade since 1969, showcasing drawings and creative work by children from across Europe. The artwork on these stamps reflects children’s drawings, emphasizing themes of joy, cultural unity, and creative expression. This issue consists of two separate postage stamps: 58 * 0,70 denomination Multi-coloured design Catalogue reference: Michel No. 3290 Scott number (approx): 161 Designer: Ana Kostić Printed by Forum (Novi Sad) Offset printing, comb perforation 13¼ No watermark Print run: ~28,000 copies 41,50 * 0,50 denomination Multi-coloured design with stylized birds or parrots motif Catalogue reference: Michel No. 3289 Scott number (approx): 160 Same designer and printer Offset printing, comb perforation 13¼ No watermark Print run: ~28,000 copies Together these two stamps make up the 2005 Joy of Europe set reflecting the festival’s spirit from that year.
