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SCOTT NO 1013 A171
DATE OF ISSUE 1987 Jan 02
FACE VALUE 50m
COUNTRY Mozambique
   
DESCRIPTION The stamp shows Amethyst mozambique Mineral. The color of the stone is due to the traces of iron. Deeper colored specimens are cut as gems. Once highly prized amethyst lost much of its value after great Brazilian deposits were found.
   
   
GEMSTONE Amethyst
VARIATION Block, First Day Cover, Envelope