Finland 1856 5 Kopecks Blue Postage Stamp

Finland · 1856 · 5 Kopecks

This is the first postage stamp issued by Finland, featuring the Finnish coat of arms with a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, standing on a scimitar. The denomination of 5 kopecks is displayed in each corner, reflecting the currency used during the period of Russian administration. The stamp is imperforate and printed in a distinctive blue color.

Issued in 1856 while Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire, this stamp marks the beginning of Finland's postal history. The use of kopecks as the currency unit highlights the Russian influence of the era.