Finland 1951 Red Cross Surtax - Mail Coach

Finland · 1951 · 20+4 mk

This semi-postal stamp features a dynamic illustration of a traditional four-horse mail coach, a symbol of historical postal service. Issued to raise funds for the Finnish Red Cross, it includes a 4 markka surtax in addition to its 20 markka postage value, indicated by the '20+4' denomination.

Issued in the post-WWII reconstruction era, this stamp reflects Finland's efforts to support humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross, which played a vital role in national recovery and public health.