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SCOTT NO
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131 A29
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1998 Aug 21
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FACE VALUE
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1r
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COUNTRY
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Tajikistan
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows sapphire gemstone. It is so named because of its blue color. Colorless sapphire is called leuko sapphire. The coloring agent is iron. The most desired color is cornflower blue.
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GEMSTONE
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Sapphire
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VARIATION
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Block, Souvenir Sheet
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