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Finland 1946 Lion Type Overprint
uncommon1945-1980

Finland 1946 Lion Type Overprint

Finland · 1946 · 10 mk

A 1946 Finnish definitive stamp featuring the national lioncel emblem, originally 5 mk, overprinted in black to a new denomination of 10 mk.

Issued in the immediate post-World War II period, this overprint likely reflects economic adjustments and inflation in Finland following the conflicts.

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Catalog Numbers

michel324 (= 304 with overprint)

Image: Postal administration of Finland (Posti) · License: Public domain

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