Faroe Islands – Scott # 454, used

Faroe Islands – Scott #454 (Used)

Faroe Islands Scott #454 is a 5.00 króna stamp featuring the Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus), known locally as Hara. Issued in 2005, the design presents a striking, minimalist portrait of the hare in its pale seasonal coat, emphasizing texture, form, and quiet alertness against a cool, subdued background.

The Mountain Hare is one of the few land mammals native to the Faroe Islands, making it an important symbol of the islands’ limited but resilient terrestrial wildlife. Faroese stamps are renowned for their modern photographic style and strong natural history focus, and this issue exemplifies that approach with clarity and restraint.

This example is used, with a visible cancellation, and is ideal for collections focused on Faroe Islands, Nordic fauna, mammals, or modern wildlife issues.