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SCOTT NO
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576 A97
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1987 Feb 11
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FACE VALUE
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18c
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COUNTRY
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Solomon Islands
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows dendrophyllia gracillis coral. Coral is formed by plants & animals in warm seas, is commonly aragonite. Precious coral is valued for gem & ornamental use.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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It is a official first day cover issued on corals from Solomon islands. The meter mark depicts a coral.
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GEMSTONE
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Coral
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, First Day Cover, Envelope
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