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SCOTT NO
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422 A34
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1994 Jun 15
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FACE VALUE
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20m
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COUNTRY
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Azerbaijan
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Amethyst. The color of the gemstone is due to traces of iron. Deeper colored specimens are cut as gems. Once highly prized, it lost much of its value after great Brazilian deposits were found.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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1st Day Cancelled.
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GEMSTONE
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Amethyst
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, Block, Souvenir Sheet, First Day Cover
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