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common1945-1980
Finland 1954 Lion Type Definitive
Finland · 1954 · 15 Markkaa
The stamp features a stylized Finnish lioncel (heraldic lion) on a ruled background. The denomination '15' is enclosed in a circular frame with a squared pattern.
This stamp is part of Finland's 'Lion Type m/54' definitive series, a common practice for nations to feature national symbols on their regular postage. It served the everyday postal needs of Finland in the mid-20th century.
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Catalog Numbers
scott317
michel430
Image: Postal administration of Finland (Posti) · License: Public domain
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