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common1945-1980
Finland 1968 Lion Type Definitive Stamp
Finland · 1968 · 20 P
The stamp features the Finnish lioncel (heraldic lion) on a ruled background, with the denomination '20 P' in a circular frame. The design includes a flower rosette above the denomination and specific details in the 'SUOMI' inscription.
This stamp is part of Finland's long-running 'Lion Type' definitive series, which prominently features the national heraldic symbol. Definitive stamps serve as the backbone of a country's postal system for everyday mail.
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Image: Postal administration of Finland (Posti) · License: Public domain
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