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Finland 1947 Social Welfare Fund: Nurse with Children
common1945-1980

Finland 1947 Social Welfare Fund: Nurse with Children

Finland · 1947 · 10 Markka + 2 Markka

This Finnish semi-postal stamp, designed by Aarne Karjalainen and engraved by Alexander Laurén, features a compassionate scene of a nurse holding a baby, with an older child observing. It was issued to raise funds for social welfare initiatives.

Released in 1947, this stamp was part of Finland's post-war efforts to support the Social Welfare Fund, specifically aiding child welfare and recovery programs during a challenging period for the nation.

Catalog Numbers

sg484
scott300
michel358

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.