Rod of Asclepius and Globe
Finland · 1964 · 10mk
The stamp features a stylized depiction of the Rod of Asclepius, a snake entwined around a staff, set against a backdrop of a globe. This design, created by Olavi Vepsäläinen and engraved by Birger Ekholm, represents a universal symbol of medicine and healthcare.
Issued in 1964, this stamp likely served as a definitive issue, symbolizing Finland's recognition of the medical profession and its global connections through the universal emblem of the Rod of Asclepius.
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