Finland 1970, 100th Anniversary of the First Finnish Postage Stamp

Finland · 1970 · 0,40 mk

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first Finnish postage stamp. The design features a 'stamp-on-stamp' motif, showcasing the 1856 5 kopek oval stamp with the Finnish coat of arms lion, superimposed over a modern post horn symbol. The colors are a distinctive blue and brown.

Issued in 1970, this stamp celebrates a century of Finnish postal history, which began under Russian rule. The design choice highlights the continuity of national symbols, like the lion, from the Grand Duchy period into the modern republic.