Finland 1970 Coat of Arms 1 mk

Finland · 1970 · 1 mk

The stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion brandishing a sword and trampling a saber, surrounded by nine roses. This is a Type II variety, characterized by a thin line around the value circle and fewer engraved lines in the heraldic lion.

Issued as part of a definitive series, this stamp reflects Finland's national identity and sovereignty during the Cold War period, a time when national symbols held particular importance.