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SCOTT NO
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396 A65
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1980 Apr 17
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FACE VALUE
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5c
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COUNTRY
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Southern Rhodesia
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows citrine gemstone. The name is derived from the lemon yellow color. The coloring agent is iron. All heated citrines have reddish tint. It is widely used as ring stones & pendants.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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It is a first day cover issued on the decision of Rhodesia being taken over by Zimbabwe. It shows a sign & a map.
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GEMSTONE
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Citrine
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VARIATION
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Block, First Day Cover, PC, Postal Stationery, Envelope
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