Finland 1950 Red Cross Surtax Issue

Finland · 1950 · 10+2 mk

This stamp features a prominent red cross, the international symbol of medical aid and neutrality. Issued as a semi-postal or surtax stamp, the design is simple yet powerful, emphasizing its charitable purpose. The additional '2 mk' on the denomination was a contribution to the Finnish Red Cross.

Issued in the post-war recovery period, this stamp helped raise funds for the Finnish Red Cross to support its humanitarian and public health initiatives across the country.