common1945-1980

Finland 1950 Complete Year Set

Name: Finland 1950 Complete Year Set
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1950 · Various

This complete set of Finnish stamps issued in 1950 includes definitive, semi-postal (charity), and airmail issues. The definitive series features the iconic Finnish Lion from the national coat of arms. The semi-postal set, benefiting tuberculosis relief, depicts various Finnish churches, while the airmail stamps showcase different modes of transport: a ship, a train, and an airplane.

Issued just five years after the end of World War II, these stamps reflect Finland's post-war recovery and national identity, highlighting its heritage, social welfare concerns, and modernizing transportation infrastructure.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postage charity airmail coat-of-arms lion architecture churches industry agriculture transportation

Catalog Numbers

scott291-300, B86-B88, C44-C45

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.