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SCOTT NO
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1443 A492
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1997 Okt 06
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FACE VALUE
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800s
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COUNTRY
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Ecuador
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows gold. It is the foundation of trade & commerce because of its metallic properties. Pure gold is 24 carat & 14 carat is 60% gold. It is widely used for jewelry.
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VARIATION DESCRIPTION
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FDC issued on October 6th, 1997 has 5 stamps issued by ecuador and features rocks and minerals - Quartz, Chalcopyrite, Gold, Petrified wood and Pyrite. The MM and the picture on the left show mineral.
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MINERAL
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Gold
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VARIATION
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Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, Envelope
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