Finland 1950 Definitive Issue, Lion Type M/48

Finland · 1950 ·

This definitive stamp is part of the 'Lion type M/48' series, a long-running and iconic set from Finland. The design prominently features the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, standing on a scimitar. The simple yet bold design, combined with various color and denomination changes, made this series a workhorse of Finnish mail for many years.

Issued in the post-WWII recovery period, this series symbolized Finland's national identity and stability after the hardships of the Winter War and Continuation War.