Finland 1931 Lion Coat of Arms Overprint

Finland · 1931 · 50p on 40p

The stamp features Finland's national coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, surrounded by nine roses. It is an overprint, changing the original 40p denomination to 50p.

Issued in 1931, this overprinted stamp reflects a change in postal rates in Finland during the interwar period. It utilizes the national coat of arms, a symbol of Finnish sovereignty established after its independence.