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common1900-1945
Finland 2 Markka Definitive (Posthorn Watermark)
Finland · 1927 · 2 mk
The stamp features a stylized lion rampant, a central element of the Finnish coat of arms, set within an ornate rectangular border. The country name 'SUOMI FINLAND' is displayed at the top, with the denomination '2 mk' at the bottom.
Issued a decade after Finland gained independence, this definitive stamp series reflects the newly established nation's identity through its national heraldry. The design by renowned architect Eliel Saarinen is a significant artistic contribution to Finnish philately.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
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