International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Finland

Finland

The first meter was used in 1926. All stamps contain “SUOMI FINLAND” with or without a dash between. The stamps are grouped according to appearance and function:

A – Rectangle with simulated perforation outer border

B – Rectangle with single straight-line outer border, three post horns at top

C – With simplified single post horn at top

D – With "●/ p●sti" logo

PO – Special stamps generated only by post office machines

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For more information about the meter stamps of Finland, see Suomen Postimaksukoneleimojen Kasikirja (Handbook of Finnish Meter Marks), by Petteri Hannula, 2000.

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GROUP A: Frank with simulated perforation outer border and straight line inner border

A1. Hasler “D106” (FV-8), 1926. [$5]

Horizontal rectangle with value in double oval in center.

M# breaks bottom frame lines. M# 102–143 known.

Without TM

Values seen:

Denominated in “P”: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

Denominated in “M”: 1, 1¼, 1½, 1¾, 2, 2½, 2¾, 3, 3½, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7½, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 24, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 100, 500

a. With slogan

b. With slogan “Kirjoihin” in oval (registered mail)

NOTE: Some of the denominations no doubt are rarer than others and worth more than the stated catalog value.

A2. Neopost (FV-6), 1927. [$50]

Nearly identical to Type 1 except for M# series: 201, 202, 207 and 208 seen.

Without TM

Values seen:

Denominated in “P”: 20, 40, 50

Denominated in “M”: 1, 1¼, 1½, 2, 2½, 3

A3. Universal “Midget” (FV-3), 1929. [$20]

Vertical rectangle with denomination symbols above and below value.

M#s 301-305 known.

TM: BIC or nil

Values seen:

Denominated in “P”: 20, 25, 40, 50

Denominated in “M”: 1, 1¼, 1½, 2, 2½, 3

A3.1. Francotyp “C” (MV), 1929.

Large horizontal rectangle with 9, 10 or 11 “perforation holes” at each side.

M# breaks bottom outer frame line but not inner frame line.

Wide spacing between TM and frank.

Date without stops.

M# 401 up.

TM variable in size: SC, DC

V/F: 000 (A,G) 0000 (A,G) 000 (A)000 (G) 0000 (A)

A4. Francotyp “Cc” (MV).

As Type A3.1 but date figures always have stops.

A. Wide spacing, ~48-53 mm, with 4-digit S#

B. Narrow spacing, ~9-16 mm, without S#

TM variable in size: SC, DC

V/F: 000 (O) 0000 (O)

a. With “mk” denomination symbol right of V/F [$20]

b. Used in Aland (“ALAND” or “MARIEHAMN” in TM) [$10]

c. As A, but without TM (674)

A4.1 Francotyp “Cm7000-10000” (MV).

As Type A4B but value figures are slightly narrower.

Approximately 35mm between centers of date and value figures.

M# 401 up.

TM variable in size: SC, DC

V/F: 0000 (O)

A5. Hasler “F22” (MV), 1929.

Frank, 32-34 x 25-26 mm with 7 or 8 “perforation holes” at each side.

M#s 501-505 and 508 known.

Date figures have a stop centered after the year.

A. Wide spacing with 5-digit S# at top between TM and frank [$10]

B. Narrow spacing with TM raised and 5-digit S# below [$25]

TM: DC

V/F: 00 000 00oo

a. As A, but without TM (501)

A6. Hasler “F22” (MV), 1940.

Very similar to Type A5 but value figures narrower.

The town mark is level and not raised.

M# breaks bottom frame line.

M#s 1001-1009.

A. Frank 40 x 28-29 mm [$25]

B. Frank 32-34 x 25-28 mm [$20]

TM: SC, DC

V/F: 0000

A7. Hasler “F88” (MV), 1952.

As type A6 but “perforations” on solid background.

Spacing very narrow.

M# below bottom frame line.

M#s 1010 up.

Date figures never have a stop after the year.

A. No denomination indicator

B. with “mk” right of V/F [$25]

TM: SC, DC

V/F: 0000 00000

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GROUP B: Frank with single straight-line outer border and three post horns at top

B1. Francotyp “C”, “Cc”, “Cm” (MV), 1964.

Frank 34-35 x 27-28 mm. M# below bottom frame line.

With or without S# high between TM and frank.

Date with stops after D and before Y.

M# 401 up.

A. Wide spacing, ~48-53 mm. S# raised between TM and frank

B. Narrow spacing, ~9-16 mm

C. Very narrow spacing, ~1-5 mm

TM: SC, DC (variable in size)

V/F: 000 p (O) 0000p (O) 000p (A) 000p (G,O)

a. Without “p” after value figures [$20]

b. M# vertical inside left frame line

c. Used in Aland (“ALAND” or “MARIEHAMN” in TM)

B2. Francotyp “A9000” (MV). [$10]

Similar to Type B1. Spacing narrow ~5-8 mm.

M# below bottom frame line. Value figures are narrow.

Date figures are widely spaced with stops after D and M.

Without S#.

TM: SC

V/F: 000p

B3. Hasler :F66", “F88” (MV), 1966.

M# below bottom frame line.

Spacing narrow and very narrow.

Value figures distinctive.

M# 1001 up.

A. Frank 39-40 x 29 mm [$5]

B. Frank 35 x 28 mm [$15]

C. As A, but value figures are smaller (model F66)

TM: large SC

V/F: 000 p 0000 p

B4. Hasler “Mailmaster” and “Smile” (MV), 1983.

Frank 33 x 27 mm. M# below bottom frame line.

M# in 180000 and 190000 series.

A. Spacing approximately 7 mm between TM and frank (Mailmaster)

B. Spacing approximately 10 mm between TM and frank (Smile)

TM: large SC

V/F: 0000 p 00000 p

a. Used in Aland (“ALAND” or “MARIEHAMN” in TM)

B5. Krag (MV), 1965. [$10]

Frank nearly square, 29 x 29-31 mm, with 4-digit S# centered between TM and frank.

M# 3001 up below bottom frame line.

TM: SC

V/F: 0000 p

B6. Krag (MV), 1965. [$5]

Upright frank, 25 x 28-29 mm.

M# in 600000 series.

A. M# below bottom frame line

B. M# vertical at left

TM: SC

V/F: 0000 p

B7. Satas “Baby” (MV), 1972.

Upright frank 22-23 x 25 mm.

No bottom frame line.

Date figures tall.

M# 9001-9077.

A. M#: 9001–9077 below frank [$10]

B. M# 340000 series vertical outside left frame line

TM: SC

V/F: 00 p , p 0000

B8. Roneo Neopost “205/2205” (MV).

Frank 20-21 x 25 mm. No bottom frame line.

M# vertical outside left frame line.

Date figures tall or short.

M# 6001-6091 and 340000 series.

A. Frank 20-21 x 25 mm

B. Frank 23 x 25 mm.

TM: SC

V/F: 0000 p p 00000

a. Used in Aland (“ALAND” in the TM) [$5]

B9. Roneo Neopost “405/505” (MV), 1978. [$5]

Frank 28 x 24 mm. No bottom frame line.

M# vertical outside left frame line.

Date figures short.

TM: SC

V/F: 0000 p

a. Used in Aland (“ALAND” or “MARIEHAMN” in TM) [$10]

B10. Postalia “MS5” (MV), 1979.

Spacing very narrow.

M# in 50000 and 500000 series.

A. Frank 25 x 28 mm, M# below bottom frame line [$15]

B. Frank 30 x 28 mm, M# below bottom frame line [$10]

C. Frank 27 x 30 mm. M# vertical at left

D. Frank 32 x 30 mm. M# vertical at left

TM: SC

V/F: 0000 p 000 p 0000 p

a. M# breaks bottom frame line

b. Used in Aland (“ALAND” or “MARIEHAMN” in TM) [$15]

B11. Frama (MV).

Frank 30 x 25 mm.

Value figures very thick. Spacing narrow.

TM: SC

V/F: 000 p 0000 p 00000 p

a. Without “p” after value figures (shown)

B12. Pitney Bowes “5000” series (MV), 1966. [$15]

Frank 26 x 20 mm with rounded corners.

“SUOMI-FINLAND” in one line below post horns at top.

M# inset in lower left corner.

Date raised in relation to value figures.

TM: SC

V/F: ≋000p

B13. Pitney Bowes-GB “5300” series (MV).

Frank 32 x 23-24 mm with rounded corners.

“SUOMI-FINLAND” in one line breaks bottom frame line.

Date raised in relation to value figures.

M# between TM and frank on 1 or 2 lines.

TM: SC

V/F: ≋000p ≋0.00 p

a. Used in Aland (“ALAND” or “MARIEHAMN” in TM)

B14. Pitney Bowes “6300” series (MV).

Frank 29 x 20 mm with rounded corners.

Date and value figures on same level.

“SUOMI-FINLAND” in one line above bottom frame line.

M# below frank.

TM: SC

V/F: ≋000p ≋0000 p

a. Used in Aland (“ALAND” or “MARIEHAMN” in TM)

B15. Pitney Bowes “6500” (MV).

Frank 31 x 20 mm with rounded corners.

“SUOMI-FINLAND” in one line above bottom frame line.

M# in 270000 series.

TM: SC

V/F: ≋0000 p

B16. Pitney Bowes “A/B900” (MV).

Frank as Type B15 but value figures larger.

M# in 250000 series.

TM: SC

V/F: ≋0000 p

B17. Pitney Bowes “6900” series (MV).

Frank 29 x 26-27 mm with rounded corners.

“SUOMI-FINLAND” in one line above bottom frame line.

TM: SC

V/F: ≋000 p ≋0000 p (“p” is small)

B18. Pitney Bowes “Paragon” (MV).

Frank 32-33 x 25-26 mm with rounded corners.

“SUOMI-FINLAND” in one line above bottom frame line.

TM: DC

V/F: ≋0000 P (“P” is large)

B19. Secap (MV).

Frank 25 x 24 mm with square corners and “SUOMI/FINLAND” in two lines at bottom.

Without bottom frame line.

M# in 800000 series vertical at left.

TM: unknown

V/F: 0000

B20. Neopost “Electronic” (MV).

Frank very similar to Type B19 but slightly larger at 26 x 25 mm.

M# in 320000 series.

TM: SC

V/F: ≋000 p

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GROUP C: Frank with single modernized post horn

Two types found:

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C1. Frama “EPS” (MV).

Square frank 30 x 30 mm. “SUOMI-FINLAND” at bottom.

M# below bottom frame line.

TM: SC

V/F: 00000p

C2. Pitney Bowes “B900” (MV).

Frame line at right and bottom only.

“SUOMI” above “FINLAND” at top.

M# in 250000 series.

TM: nil, SC?

V/F: ≋00.00

C3. Pitney Bowes “PostPerfect” (digital).

Similar to Type C2 but “SUOMI FINLAND” in one line.

Two columns of numbers at left of TM.

M# with “PB” prefix.

A. Post horn without block [$5]

B. Post horn with block at right

TM: SC

V/F: ≋00.00

C4. Pitney Bowes “EasyMail” (digital).

Frank is wide rectangle with frame lines at bottom and sides but not top.

Large post horn at top, left of “SUOMI FINLAND” Post code at bottom left.

Two columns of numbers at left of frank.

M# with “PB” prefix.

TM: nil

V/F: ≋00.00

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GROUP D: Frank contains "●/ p●sti" logo

D1. Pitney Bowes “DM400/500” (digital).

Frank very similar to Type C4 but with new logo at upper left.

“Pitney Bowes” at bottom left, and M# with “PB” prefix at bottom right.

Single column of stacked numbers at left.

Town identified only by post code below date.

V/F: 000.00

D2. Neopost “SM”(?) series (digital).

Frank without outer frame lines but with segmented vertical box at left

with envelope design at top and class of mail designation reading vertically up at center.

Country name at top with postal logo at right.

“Neopost” and M# at bottom left.

Value figures and all numbers very narrow.

Town identified only by post code below “SUOMI”.

V/F: 000.00

D3. Neopost “IJ” series (digital).

Very similar to Type D2 but value figures and all numbers are rounder, not as narrow.

Country name at top with postal logo at right.

“Neopost” and M# at bottom left.

Town identified only by post code below “SUOMI”.

V/F: 000.00

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GROUP PO: Special stamps generated only by post office machines

PO1. Nokia (digital), 1988.

Frank without outer frame printed on plain self-adhesive labels.

Country name “SUOMI FINLAND” in top panel, and post office name in bottom panel.

Line separating left and right halves does not touch horizontal panel lines.

Date and postage value in right half.

Left half empty or with weight and/or registration data (with or without “R”).

Printed in either low resolution leaving tell-tale steps in diagonal letters and numbers or in high resolution that shows smooth diagonal lines.

Printed in red or black.

Value figures with or without space between the digits and “mk” suffix

A. Frank 65 mm wide, low resolution image

B. As A but high resolution image [$10]

C. Frank 74-76 mm wide, low resolution [$10]

D. As C but high resolution

V/F: 0.00 00.00 000.00 (decimal separators)

a. As A, commemorative label with stamp show name in bottom panel (FINLANDIA 88) [$10]

b. With large “R” and number in left half. Used for registered mail.

c. With 5-digit number added (where?) on parcel post forwarding cards used to foreign destinations

PO2. Unknown (digital).

Very similar to Type PO1A but the vertical line separating left and right halves connects with both horizontal panel lines.

All reported are printed by smooth, high resolution process and are in black.

V/F with or without “mk” suffix.

V/F: 0,00 000,00 (comma separators)

a. With time of day between date and value figures

PO3. Unknown (digital), 2012.

Plain white self-adhesive label with point-of-sale data applied in black.

The label has no frame lines except one underlining the date and time at the top of the stamp.

Post code above town name at left, value figures at right.

"SUOMI FINLAND" centered at bottom.

V/F: 0,00 €

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