Finland 10 Markkaa Surtaxed Charity Stamp

Finland · 1891 · 10 Markkaa

This stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, standing on a scimitar, all within a shield. The design is notable for its high denomination and the surtax, indicated by the '10' at the top, which was intended to raise funds for charity. The background is composed of intricate network patterns.

Issued in 1891 during the period of the Grand Duchy of Finland within the Russian Empire, this high-value charity stamp was intended to aid the poor. It is one of the classic rarities of Finnish philately.