The stamps released in September will feature two large Nordic birds: the crane and the swan. The stamps designed by Reetta Ranta and Riikka Haro reflect the spirit of the golden age of Finnish painting. The designers have a strong background in digital media, and they have also used artificial intelligence as a creative tool in the design of the works that serve as the basis for stamps. 

“Our goal is to make Finnish mythology and natural wisdom easily accessible and to bring ancient stories to life for the people of today. As for the visual look, we have sought influences from Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s works, Kalevala and the aesthetics of Japanese wood drawings,” says Reetta Ranta. 

As birds, the crane and the swan have a firm place in Finnish folklore. “The crane was considered the king of birds, whose spring migration was highly anticipated. The swan, on the other hand, was associated with purity, beauty and the symbolism of life and death,” says Ranta. 

Nordic Birds will be a 10-stamp sheet containing two different domestic no-value indicator stamps. 

Date of issue 9.9.2026

With no-value indicator stamps you can mail letters and cards in Finland and it is always valid. You can mail a letter max. 50 gramms with one stamp. For heavier letters you need multiple stamps (more information in the picture).