Finland 1989 Coat of Arms Type II

Finland · 1989 · 2,00 mk

The stamp features the Finnish Coat of Arms, a crowned lion holding a sword, with nine roses surrounding it. The design is Type II, characterized by a frame around the shield and diagonally hatched numbers.

Issued in 1989, this definitive stamp featuring the national coat of arms served the daily postal needs of Finland. It represents a period of national identity and stability for the country before significant geopolitical changes in the early 1990s.