Finland 1990 Coat of Arms Booklet with Type II and Type III Stamps

Finland · 1990 · 2.00, 0.80, 0.10 markka

This booklet from Finland contains five stamps: two 2.00 markka, one 0.80 markka, and two 0.10 markka stamps. The 0.10 markka stamps are Type II, characterized by a frame around the shield, diagonal hatched numbers, and a filled comma. The 2.00 and 0.80 markka stamps are Type III, featuring a frame around the shield, diagonal hatched numbers, but with an unfilled comma.

The Finnish Coat of Arms, featuring a lion, has been a national symbol for centuries, representing the country's sovereignty and heritage. These stamps reflect its continued use in official iconography.