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100th Anniversary of Finnish Stamps (5 mk)
common1945-1980

100th Anniversary of Finnish Stamps (5 mk)

Finland · 1956 · 5 mk

This stamp, issued in 1956, commemorates the 100th anniversary of Finland's first postage stamp. It features a central oval design with the Finnish coat of arms, surrounded by 'SUOMI' and 'FINLAND', with '1856' at the top and '5 mk' at the bottom.

Issued in 1956, this stamp celebrates a century of Finnish postal history, marking the 100th anniversary of the first Finnish postage stamp. It symbolizes national identity and the development of postal services in Finland.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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