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Finland 1921 Heraldic Lion Surcharge
uncommon1900-1945

Finland 1921 Heraldic Lion Surcharge

Finland · 1921 · 90 on 20 p.

A definitive stamp from Finland featuring a heraldic lion within an oval frame, surcharged in black with '90' over the original '20 p' denomination.

Issued in 1921, this surcharged stamp reflects adjustments in postal rates or currency in post-independence Finland, utilizing an existing definitive design by Eliel Saarinen.

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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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