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SCOTT NO
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31 A5
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1978 Okt 03
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FACE VALUE
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15c
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COUNTRY
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Boputhatswana
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows artisans manually sorting colored gemstones.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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It is a first day cover issued on cutting & polishing of gemstones. It shows a mirror & a hand holding gemstones. The meter mark depicts an artifact. Bophuthatswana has gained world wide fame for its semi precious stones, particularly tiger's eye.
Taung Travertine is a firm specializing in cutting, polishing & shaping semi precious stones into jewelry & ornaments.
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GEMSTONE
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Colored Gemstones
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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