1990 Finland pair of holographic stamps 35 years old holographic pair

1990 Finland pair of holographic stamps

1990 Finland "Post and Telecommunications" Hologram StampThis item is a sheet of the 1990 Finland Hologram stamp. It is one of the earliest examples of a postal authority experimenting with advanced holographic security and design elements on standard postage.Core SpecificationsCountry of Origin: Finland (Inscribed as "SUOMI-FINLAND").Issue Date: January 19, 1990.Commemorative Event: Issued to mark the reorganization of the Finnish Posti-Tele (Post and Telecommunications) enterprise into a state-owned utility company.Denomination: 2.50 Markka (mk).Scott Catalog Number: Scott #811 (Part of a two-stamp set along with an orange 1.90 mk variant).Key Visual & Technical DetailsBackground Landscape: The blue 2.50 mk variant features a stylized Scandinavian forest and lakeside landscape, symbolizing the natural terrain of Finland.The Hologram: A circular metallic foil hologram is embedded into the upper half of the stamp. When tilted under a light source, the graphic inside shifts colors and displays geometric light paths representing communication lines.Side Text: The right margin of each stamp clearly displays the vertical inscription "POSTI-TELE-POST", validating its functional purpose.Format: The bottom edge shows part of a Finnish inscription ("ivningsdag" likely from "Utgivningsdag", meaning Date of Issue), confirming this layout is part of a premium collector's souvenir sheet format.