Finland – Japan Joint Issue
Date of Issue – 5 November 2010
Finnish Post issued Christmas stamps on November 5, 2010. The theme of the first stamp of EUR 0.55 in value is Santa Claus, and the other illustrates a reindeer . The 1st class NVI Christmas stamp illustrates Christmas magic in Lapland. The design of the new stamps represents how Christmas is seen internationally, particularly in Japan.
This year, a joint issue with Japanese Post will be released together with the Finnish Christmas stamps. A five-stamp miniature sheet denominated in euro is the work of four Japanese designers.The Christmas stamps will be issued in Japan on November 8.
Christmas Stamps from Canada
Date of Issue – 1 November 2010
Christmas Stamps from Greenland
Date of Issue – 18 October 2010