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Finland 1956 Suurkisat National Sports Games Javelin Thrower Stamp
uncommon1945-1980

Finland 1956 Suurkisat National Sports Games Javelin Thrower Stamp

Finland · 1956 · 10 Markka

This Finnish postage stamp, issued in 1956, commemorates the Suurkisat (Great Games), a national sports event held in Helsinki. The design features a dynamic depiction of a javelin thrower in action, with the Helsinki Olympic Stadium visible in the background.

The Suurkisat were significant national sports festivals in Finland, promoting physical culture and national unity. This stamp highlights Finland's strong tradition in athletics and its role as a host for major sporting events.

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Catalog Numbers

sg527
scott349
michel449

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.