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SCOTT NO
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1305 A171
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1998 Jan 01
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FACE VALUE
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12500m
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COUNTRY
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Mozambique
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Malachite mozambique Gemstone. The name is derived from the green color from Greek word malache which means mallow. In thin plates it is translucent, otherwise opaque. The coloring agent is copper. Malachite is sensitive to heat & acids.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows an OverPrint of 12500m on 16m
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GEMSTONE
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Malachite
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VARIATION
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Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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