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SCOTT NO
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242 A15
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1983 Jan 01
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FACE VALUE
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70c
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COUNTRY
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Kenya
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Fluorite gemstone found in Kenya. It occurs both in sedimentary & igneous rocks. México, China & Russia are the leading producers of Fluorite. It is used to produce a fluid slag in steel making & in smelting ores.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows an Over print of 70c on 80c.
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GEMSTONE
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Fluorite
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VARIATION
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Used, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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