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Finland 1953 Common Squirrel Charity Stamp
Finland · 1953 · 15+5 mk
The stamp features a common squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on a branch. The country name 'SUOMI FINLAND' is at the top, and the denomination '15+5 mk' is at the bottom.
This stamp is a charity issue, with a surcharge of 5 markka dedicated to the society for combating tuberculosis. This reflects public health efforts and social welfare initiatives in Finland during the post-war era.
Image: Published by Posti- ja telelaitos · License: Public domain
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