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SCOTT NO 396 A65
DATE OF ISSUE 1978 Aug 16
FACE VALUE 5c
COUNTRY Southern Rhodesia
   
DESCRIPTION The stamp shows citrine gemstone. The name is derived from the lemon yellow color. The coloring agent is iron. All heated citrines have reddish tint. It is widely used as ring stones & pendants.
   
VARIATION DESCRIPTION It is a first day cover issued on the 4th definative series. It shows the arms of Rhodesia.
   
GEMSTONE Citrine
VARIATION Block, First Day Cover, PC, Postal Stationery, Envelope