Serbia postage stamps year 2009 European Nature Protection Birds Eagles MNH set �� Issue overview Country: Serbia Year: 2009 Issue name: European Nature Protection Date of issue: 20 May 2009 Set: 2 stamps Catalog numbers: Michel 303–304 / Scott 470–471 Designer: Marina Kalezić �� Bird / Eagle-related theme This issue belongs to the wider European conservation (Europa-style) thematic series and focuses on wildlife protection, especially birds of prey. One stamp specifically depicts the griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus), a large raptor found in the Balkans Raptors like vultures and eagles are commonly grouped in thematic collecting under “birds of prey” (eagles, vultures, hawks) The issue promotes conservation of endangered species and habitats in Europe �� While not showing a classic eagle species, the griffon vulture is closely related in thematic philately and often included in “eagles & raptors” collections. �� Stamp details (set of 2) 1️⃣ 22 dinara stamp Subject: Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) Theme: Birds of prey / conservation Print run: ~528,000 2️⃣ 46 dinara stamp Companion design (nature protection theme) Lower print run: ~128,000 �� Design & production Printing: Offset (Forum printing house, Novi Sad) Format: ~29 × 35 mm Style: Realistic wildlife illustration with natural landscape background Emphasis on endangered fauna and environmental awareness
