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SCOTT NO
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555 A80
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1970 Okt 31
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FACE VALUE
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2.50e
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COUNTRY
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Angola
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows rough & cut diamonds. Diamonds occur in various colors ranging from yellowish to brown to black, green, blue, reddish and less often colorless. It is present in ancient volcanic pipes with kimberlite as 'mother stone'.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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FDC issued on October 31st, 1970 shows geology, palacentology & mineralogy images printed on the left. The MM reads 'geology, palacentology & mineralogy'.
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GEMSTONE
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Diamond
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VARIATION
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Used, Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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