Finland 1989 Coat of Arms 1 Markka, Type III

Finland · 1989 · 1 Markka

This stamp features the Finnish Coat of Arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, with nine roses scattered around it. It is specifically identified as Type III, characterized by a frame around the shield and numbers with diagonal hatching, and an unfilled comma.

The Finnish Coat of Arms, depicting a lion and swords, has been a national symbol since the 16th century, representing Finland's historical ties to Sweden and its later autonomy. This definitive issue from 1989 continued a long tradition of featuring national symbols on Finnish postage.