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Paavo Nurmi Commemorative
common1945-1980

Paavo Nurmi Commemorative

Finland · 1973 · 0,60 mk

The stamp features a profile portrait of Finnish long-distance runner Paavo Nurmi, with his birth and death years (1897-1973) and the country name 'SUOMI FINLAND'.

Issued in 1973, this stamp commemorates Paavo Nurmi, a legendary Finnish athlete and multiple Olympic gold medalist, following his death in the same year.

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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