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common1945-1980
Finland Coat of Arms 1967
Finland · 1967 · 1 mk
A definitive stamp from Finland featuring the national coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion rampant with a sword, surrounded by nine roses. This is Type II, characterized by a thin line around the value circle and fewer engraved lines in the lion and roses.
Part of a long-running definitive series, this stamp showcases Finland's national symbol, the heraldic lion, which has been a symbol of the country since the 16th century. This specific type was printed on a WIFAG press.
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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
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