The Arctic Tern is probably the living creature that enjoys the greatest amount of sunshine, migrating from the Arctic to the Antarctic. The arrival of the Arctic Tern is one of the harbingers of spring in Iceland.
Length is about 39 cms - about 15 inches.

The stamps were issued in 1972
with a face value of 7+1 krónur and 9+1 krónur.
Printed by Setelipainen, Finland.


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