Finland 1988, Post Horn and Lion

Finland · 1988 · 1.80 mk

This definitive stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, set against a solid background. To the left, a traditional post horn is depicted, symbolizing the postal service. The design is a classic representation of Finnish national identity and postal history.

Issued in 1988, this stamp was part of a long-running definitive series that updated the classic Finnish lion and post horn motif, a design that has been in use in various forms for over a century.