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SCOTT NO 507 A179
DATE OF ISSUE 1976 Jun 16
FACE VALUE 60c
COUNTRY Srilanka
   
DESCRIPTION The stamp shows blue sapphire gem of srilanka. It is so named because of its pure cornflower blue color.The coloring agent is iron & titanium. In artificial light it appears as ink colored. It is widely used in diamond jewelry.
   
VARIATION DESCRIPTION It is an ordinary envelope with routine cancellation.
   
GEMSTONE Sapphire
VARIATION Souvenir Sheet, Envelope