Donald Duck

Five-stamp miniature sheet

On 13 March 2001 Finland Post issued a five-stamp miniature sheet dedicated to Donald Duck and reading. The magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Finland this year.

Popular magazine

Until recently, Donald Duck has been the most popular weekly magazine in Finland. It entertains over a million readers every week and is educational too, in teaching now a third generation of Finnish children to read and use good Finnish. The Donald Duck magazine advocates the use of correct and eloquent Finnish language and promotes reading and writing in general. It has been a candidate for the Finnish Agricola literature prize and has the whole-hearted support of Finnish teachers.

Donald Duck stamps in detail

Design: Susanna Rumpu and Ari Lakaniemi.
Value: 17,50 mk (5 first class stamps).
Stamp sheet size: 130 x 80 mm.
Print: Offset by Joh. Enschedé Security Printers.

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