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SCOTT NO
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560 A223
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1973 Jul 11
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FACE VALUE
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8c
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COUNTRY
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Australia
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows rough & oval cut Opal. The name is derived from Sanskrit word for 'stone'. The special characteristic of this is it's play-of-color, a display of rainbow-like hues which, especially in rounded cut forms, changes with angles of observation.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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The envelope shows the address of Geo Benner.
The post mark depicts the associated country women of the world conference.
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GEMSTONE
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Opal
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VARIATION
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Used, Error, Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, PC, Postal Stationery, Envelope
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