The first Moomin story, The Moomins and the Great Flood, was published 80 years ago, in 1945. To celebrate the event, Posti will issue stamps designed by James Zambra in May, with illustrations and colors based on the look of the anniversary year.

The Moomins and the Great Flood is a comforting and adventurous story about a family who has been displaced from their hometown and their search for a home. The story ends at a place which becomes known as Moominvalley.

“The illustrations on the stamps reflect the themes of the anniversary year, which are togetherness, time spent together, a sense of safety and a space to be yourself,” says James Zambra, Creative Director of Moomin Characters.

80 Years of Moomins is a 10-stamp sheet containing five different international no-value indicator stamps.

Date of issue 7.5.2025