Posti will issue a stamp celebrating Finland’s NATO membership on September 6. Posti turns 385 years old on the publication date.
“The stamp features the color of each NATO country’s flag arranged in colorful stripes, symbolizing the community of NATO countries. Characterized by Scandinavian style, the design of the stamp is simple yet informative and striking,” says Ilkka Kärkkäinen, who designed the stamp.
“The stamp is an image of its time. It can be used to highlight current issues and honor historical milestones. These have been, for example, Finland's EU membership and the 100th anniversary of Finland's independence”, says Tommi Kantola, Design Manager at Posti, who is responsible for the selection of the artists and for providing guidance on the artistic work for the stamps.
The design of the NATO stamp started as soon as Finland was accepted as a member in April 2023.
“In this way, we were able to include the stamp in the batch to be issued in September. Stamps are published four times a year”, says Kantola.
Throughout history, each NATO country has issued a stamp of its own accession. Posti will also celebrate Sweden's NATO membership with a stamp, when the country is accepted as a member. NATO stamps are in demand among collectors worldwide.
