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SCOTT NO
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601 A78
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1988 Jan 18
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FACE VALUE
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5 sh
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COUNTRY
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Uganda
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows rough Malachite. Malachite is a famous and very popular semi-precious stone. It is named for the Greek word for "mallow", a green herb. Its banded light and dark green designs are one-of-a-kind and give it a unique ornamental quality.
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GEMSTONE
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Malachite
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