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SCOTT NO
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167 A26
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1976 Aug 23
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FACE VALUE
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1p
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COUNTRY
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Botswana
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows a piece of rough Citrine. It is a yellow quartz and is also called yellow topaz because of its color. Good crystals of gem quality come from Brazil.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows overprint of 1p on 1r which is surcharge on new currency.
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GEMSTONE
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Citrine
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VARIATION
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Used, Meter Mark, Block, Proof, First Day Cover, Envelope
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