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common1945-1980
Finland Lion Type m/63 Definitive Stamp
Finland · 1974 · 20 penniä
The stamp features the Finnish heraldic lion (lioncel) on a ruled background, with the denomination '20 P' in a circular frame. The design includes a flower rosette above the denomination and the country name 'SUOMI' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of Finland's definitive 'Lion Type m/63' series, issued following the 1963 currency reform where the new Markka replaced the old one. It served as a standard postage stamp for everyday use.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Themes
Catalog Numbers
michel746I
Image: Postal administration of Finland (Posti) · License: Public domain
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