Finland 1978 Coat of Arms Type I from Booklet AV9

Finland · 1978 · 0.75 Markka

This definitive stamp features the Finnish Coat of Arms, distinguished as Type I by its frame around the shield and numbers that are either filled or crosswise hatched, along with a filled comma. Designed by Pirkko Vahtero, this specific stamp was issued as part of booklet LaPe FI AV9, which also included Type II stamps.

The Finnish Coat of Arms, a national symbol featuring a crowned lion, has been in use for centuries and represents the nation's sovereignty. This definitive stamp series, issued in 1978, continued the tradition of depicting national emblems on Finnish postage.