Finland Coat of Arms, Type M1889

Finland · 1889 · 1 Markka

This definitive stamp features the crowned lion from the coat of arms of the Grand Duchy of Finland, a symbol of Finnish identity under Russian rule. The design is set within an ornate oval frame, with the denomination '1 MARKKA' prominently displayed at the bottom and 'SUOMI FINLAND' at the top.

Issued in 1889, this stamp was part of a series used during the period when Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire, reflecting its distinct postal system and currency before the Russification policies intensified.