Finland 1917 Heraldic Lion 10 Penniä Definitive

Finland · 1917 · 10 Penniä

This stamp features a heraldic lion, a national symbol of Finland, enclosed within an oval frame. The face value of 10 Penniä is prominently displayed at the bottom on both sides. The stamp was designed by the renowned Finnish architect and designer Eliel Saarinen.

Issued in 1917, the year Finland declared independence from Russia, this 'Lion type' definitive series became a powerful symbol of Finnish national identity during a pivotal period in the country's history.