Finland 1937 Coat of Arms Surcharge

Finland · 1937 · 2 mk

The stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion rampant holding a sword and standing on a saber, surrounded by nine roses. It is a surcharge stamp, with '2 mk' overprinted on the original '1½ mk' denomination.

Issued in 1937, this stamp reflects Finland's post-independence era, using a national symbol. The surcharge likely indicates an adjustment in postal rates or a temporary measure to meet demand for a specific denomination.