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uncommon1945-1980
Finland 1946 Surcharge Coat of Arms
Finland · 1946 · 8mk on 5mk
This Finnish stamp features the national coat of arms, a crowned lion holding a sword, with a surcharge of '8mk' printed over the original '5mk' denomination.
Issued in 1946, this surcharge likely reflects post-World War II economic adjustments and changes in postal rates in Finland, a common practice during periods of inflation or currency revaluation.
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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
