1227) "Protection of the Baltic Sea", Finland: The theme of this six stamp set issued by "Posti" (Finland Post) Finland, represented by Moomin stories characters: Stamp set issue date: 22.01.2020:

1227) "Protection of the Baltic Sea", Finland: The theme of this six stamp set issued by "Posti" (Finland Post) Finland, represented by Moomin stories characters: Stamp set issue date: 22.01.2020:

From 01 to 05/2020, Posti (Finland Post) will be issuing nine stamp publications, with a total of 25 different stamp designs. The stamps are being released in three batches on 22.01.2020, 12.03.2020 and 06.05.2020.

The themes for January 2020 are friendship, the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare and the protection of the Baltic Sea.

Beginning with Valentine Day Stamps titled "The Colours of Friendship", and celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, which included a set of two different domestic no-value indicator stamp designs, the third issue, the theme for the third issue is Moomin Stamps, which focus on the protection of the Baltic Sea.

The stamps are part of the OURSEA campaign which is being launched in 2020. The campaign features Moomin Characters in co-operation with John Nurminen Foundation, which has been internationally successful in marine protection, which works with a mission to save the Baltic Sea and its heritage for future generations.

The Sea plays an important role in the Moomin stories created by Tove Jansson, which are celebrating their 75th Anniversary next year.

The OURSEA stamp booklet designed by James Zambra contains six different domestic no-value indicator stamp designs. The OURSEA stamps feature various Moomin characters interacting with the sea. For Moomins, the sea stands for freedom and adventure, but it is also an element which inspires respect and can sometimes even be dangerous.

The Baltic Sea inspired Tove Jansson to create the Moomin stories. Presently, the Baltic Sea is one of the most polluted seas in the world and its environmental issue has been engaging world-wide attention.

The aim of the OURSEA campaign is to raise awareness of the condition of the Baltic Sea and mobilise funds for John  Nurminen Foundation's work to protect the sea and its vibrant culture.

The Stamps:

The six stamps issued in the set, all representing Moomin characters.

The First Day Cover (FDC) bears the six stamps on top from left to right. 

On lower left are seen a pair of dolphins. Towards the right is seen a compass. The Special Cancellation Handstamp bears an anchor in the centre and is dated - "22.01.2020".

Four Stamp designs and an information booklet are presented here.

Links:

Some other interesting Posts from Finland & Nordic Countries:

1) Mint of Finland: Provincial Coins issued in 2010 & 2011 depicting cultures/traditions of Nine Historic Provinces which ceased to be Administrative Regions in 1634  

2) Commemorative Coins on Finnish Nature: 2 Euro (Cupro-Nickel) and 10 Euro (Silver) Coin depicting a Crow issued as part of "Finland 100" (Centennial Programme in 2017

3) Currency of Denmark: Krone and Ore (Part I): Historical Development of Coinage in Denmark

4) Currency of Denmark: Krone and Ore (Part II): The Evolution of Banknotes in Denmark

 5) "The Golden Age of Finnish Art": A 10 Euro Silver Coin with the afore-mentioned theme as part of the sub-theme for 2017 - "The Age of Iron and Glass" under the overall theme of "Ages of Europe" issued by the Mint of Finland on 20.02.2017: ii) "Europa Coin Programme" ot the "European Silver Star Programme" or the "Eurostar Programme"

6) Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway): Introduction of the VIII Series of innovative/pixelated Banknotes with the theme "The Sea" in a phased manner from May 2017 to Q4 2020 and gradual withdrawal of the presently circulating Banknotes (VII Series) 

7) Currency and Coinage of Sweden: Kronor and Ore: New Banknote Series and Coins being issued in 2015 and 2016 

8) Currency and Coinage of Iceland: issued by  the Central Bank of Iceland or "Sedlabanki Islands": Kroner & Eyrir 

9) Centenary of the First Constitution of Independent Finland (1919-2019): A 100 Euro Gold Commemorative Coin celebrates the Centenary Anniversary with this abstract design minted by the Mint of Finland at their facilities in Vantaa: Coin Release date: 17.06.2019

10) "Protection of the Baltic Sea", Finland: The theme of this six stamp set issued by "Posti" (Finland Post), Finland, represented by Moomin stories characters: Stamp set issue date: 22.01.2020