The charity stamps of Finland continued through the period from 1941 to 1945. These are regular definitive and
commemorative postage stamps, but they have a "value added tax" or "surtax"
on them, designed to raise money for national organizations, public
events, and public charities.
The surtax on most of Finland's charity stamps is for the benefit of the Red Cross Society of Finland. If the surtax is for other charities, it will be mentioned in the descriptions.
The four surtaxed charity stamps of Finland shown above (Sc. #B44-B47) were issued on January 2, 1941.
The patriotic-themed designs feature a red cross and the following.
The five surtaxed charity stamps shown above (Sc. #B49-B53) were issued on January 2, 1942.
The heraldic-themed designs feature a red cross and the following.
The four surtaxed charity stamps shown above (Sc. #B54-B57) were issued on January 6, 1943.
The heraldic-themed designs feature a red cross and the following.
The two surtaxed charity stamps shown above (Sc. #B58-B59) were issued on February 1, 1943. The surtax was for national welfare.
The patriotic-themed designs feature a red cross and the following.
The four surtaxed charity stamps shown above (Sc. #B60-B63) were issued on January 2, 1944.
The Red-Cross-themed designs feature a red cross and the following.
The four surtaxed patriotic-type charity stamps of 1941 shown above (Sc. #B65-B68) were issued on May 2, 1945.
The designs feature a red cross and the following.
The five surtaxed charity stamps shown above (Sc. #B69-B73) were issued on April 16, 1945.
The sports-themed designs feature a red cross and the following.
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Charity Stamps of 1941-1945
The 2.75 M. + 25 P. denomination surtaxed charity stamp shown above (Sc. #B48) was issued on May 24, 1941.
The design features the badge of the Brothers in Arms Association.
The surtax benefited veterans of the Russo-Finnish War.
The 3.50 M. + 1.50 M. denomination surtaxed charity stamp shown above (Sc. #B64) was issued on December 1, 1944.
The design features symbols of peace.
The surtax was for national welfare.