50th Anniversary of Finnish Independence

Finland · 1967 · 5c

This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of Finland's independence. The design prominently features the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, standing on a scimitar, set against a red background. The denomination '5c' is in the upper left, and the years '1917-1967' are at the bottom, marking the jubilee period.

Issued in 1967, this stamp celebrates a half-century since Finland declared independence from the Russian Empire on December 6, 1917, following the Bolshevik Revolution.