Finland 1951 Blood Donation Red Cross
Finland · 1951 · 15+5 mk
The stamp features a stylized depiction of a hand donating blood into a flask, with the Red Cross emblem visible in the upper right corner. It includes the dual country names 'SUOMI FINLAND' and the denomination '15+5 mk'.
Issued in 1951, this Finnish stamp with a charity surcharge for the Red Cross was likely part of a public health campaign to encourage blood donation and raise funds for humanitarian efforts in the post-World War II era.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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