FINLAND

FINLAND / SUOMI.

Ristikallio Gorge in Kuusamo.
Stamp issued on 26.04.1974.
Face value: 5 Finnish markka.
Design: Olavi Vepsäläinen (1927-1993).
Engraving: Birger Ekholm.
Printing: Recess.
Print: 5,000,000 copies.
Size: 34 x 24 mm.

Catalogs
- AFA No. 591.
- LePe Finland No. 586.
- Michel No. 588.
- StampWorld No. 713.
- Yvert et Tellier No. 549.

Ristikallio Gorge is located at the entrance to the Oulanka National Park, in the municipality of Kuusamo (Northern Ostrobothnia region). It was formed by the erosion of the Aventojoki river.