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SCOTT NO 914 A329
DATE OF ISSUE 1998 Mrz 09
FACE VALUE 15c
COUNTRY Cyprus
   
DESCRIPTION The stamp shows rough Iron & Pyrite. Pyrite is derived from greek which means fire as it produces sparks when knocked. It is wrongly called marcasite in the trade. It is similiar to gold, therefore it is called fool's gold.
   
GEMSTONE Pyrite
MINERAL Iron
VARIATION Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope