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SCOTT NO 155 A26
DATE OF ISSUE 1976 Aug 23
FACE VALUE 1t
COUNTRY Botswana
   
DESCRIPTION The stamp shows rough Amethyst. The color is due to traces of iron. Once highly prized Amethyst lost much of its value after great Brazilian deposits were found.
   
VARIATION DESCRIPTION The stamp shows overprint of 1t on 1c which is surcharge on new currency.
   
GEMSTONE Amethyst
VARIATION Used, Meter Mark, Block, Proof, First Day Cover, Envelope