Finland 1990 Coat of Arms Type III

Finland · 1990 · 1,00 mk

The stamp features the Finnish Coat of Arms, depicting a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, with a saber under its hind paw, set against a field of nine roses. The design is Type III, characterized by a frame around the shield and diagonally hatched numbers.

This stamp is part of a definitive series featuring the national emblem of Finland, a common theme for stamps used for everyday postage. The design was created by Pirkko Vahtero.