Lion of Finland, Type II

Finland · 1971 · 0.50 mk

This definitive stamp features the Lion of Finland, a prominent symbol from the national coat of arms. The design, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, is rendered in a single color against a solid background, a classic representation of Finnish national identity. This is a Type II version of the long-running Lion definitive series.

Issued during a period of stability and economic growth in Finland, this definitive stamp was a workhorse of the Finnish postal system, reflecting a strong sense of national pride.