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Saimaa Ringed Seal

Name: Saimaa Ringed Seal
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1961 · 30 mk

This stamp features a detailed illustration of a Saimaa Ringed Seal, an endangered freshwater seal subspecies, against a simple background. The design was created by Signe Hammarsten-Jansson.

Issued in 1961, this stamp brought attention to the unique Saimaa Ringed Seal, an endemic species to Lake Saimaa in Finland, highlighting its ecological significance and the need for its conservation.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

saimaa-seal wildlife animals nature conservation

Catalog Numbers

sg570

scott398

michel518

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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