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SCOTT NO
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914 A329
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1998 Mrz 09
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FACE VALUE
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15c
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COUNTRY
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Cyprus
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows rough Iron & Pyrite. Pyrite is derived from greek which means fire as it produces sparks when knocked. It is wrongly called marcasite in the trade. It is similiar to gold, therefore it is called fool's gold.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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It is a first day cover issued on minerals. It shows a crystal of jasper. The meter mark depicts a crystal of pyrite.
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GEMSTONE
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Pyrite
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MINERAL
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Iron
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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