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                                                            | SCOTT NO | 564b A101 |  
                                                            | DATE OF ISSUE | 1980 Nov 21 |  
                                                            | FACE VALUE | 1c |  
                                                            | COUNTRY | Cook Islands |  
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                                                            | DESCRIPTION | The stamp shows Pavona practorta coral. Coral formed by plants & animals in warm seas is commonly aragonite. Precious coral is valued for gem & ornamental use. It was issued on marine life. |  
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                                                                | GEMSTONE | Coral |  
                                                            | VARIATION | Block |  |  |