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SCOTT NO
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435 A92
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1979 Nov 26
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FACE VALUE
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20c
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COUNTRY
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South West Africa
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows malachite. Its derived from a greek word malache. Its coloring agent is copper. It has a silky luster when it is polished. It is sensitive to heat,acids,ammonia & hot waters. It is very popular for jewelry & ornaments.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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It is a first day cover issued on the gemstones of South West Africa. It shows the location of gemstone occurence. The meter mark depicts the structure of gemstone. It displays information about gemstones of South West Africa. It enjoys the world fame for its abundance of high quality minerals.
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GEMSTONE
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Malachite
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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