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Souvenir Sheet - Set of 4 stamps
     
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SCOTT NO 509 A179
DATE OF ISSUE 1976 Jun 16
FACE VALUE 2r
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 The SS shows different gems. It also shows people working on the bottom.
   
GEMSTONE Sapphire
VARIATION Souvenir Sheet