Nordic birds – mint
The stamps feature two large Nordic birds: the crane and the swan. The stamps reflect the spirit of the golden age of Finnish painting.
“Our goal was to make Finnish mythology and natural wisdom easily accessible and to bring ancient stories to life for the people of today. For the visual look, we have sought inspiration from Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s works, Kalevala and the aesthetics of Japanese woodblock art,” says one of the designers Reetta Ranta.
Both birds have a firm place in Finnish folklore. “The crane was considered the king of birds, whose spring migration was highly awaited. The swan, on the other hand, was associated with purity, beauty and the symbolism of life and death,” says Ranta.
Both stamp designers have a strong background in digital media, and they have also used artificial intelligence as a creative tool in the design of the artworks that serve as basis for stamps.
Product information
Product information
Sizes and sheets
Sizes and sheets
Terms of delivery
Terms of delivery
Issue date
If your order includes products that have not yet been released, we will ship your order in full after the release date.
Delivery method
We ship all deliveries by Åland Post either as letters or parcels.
Delivery time varies from 2 weeks to 6–12 weeks depending on recipient country and delivery method. Please note that the processing time after we receive your order is not included in the estimated times of delivery.
Economy shipping: +€4 (not available outside Europe)
Priority shipping: +€7 (not available to Finland)
Registered shipping: +€15 (available to Åland and Finland)
Express mail: + €15
Fees
Please note that your shipment from Åland may be subject to VAT and import duties depending on the rules of your country. For more information, contact the customs office in your country.
VAT is included in deliveries to Åland, Finland and Norway.
All prices are listed excluding VAT.
