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SCOTT NO 560 A223
DATE OF ISSUE 1973 Jul 11
FACE VALUE 8c
COUNTRY Australia
   
DESCRIPTION The stamp shows rough & oval cut Opal. The name is derived from Sanskrit word for 'stone'. The special characteristic of this is it's play-of-color, a display of rainbow-like hues which, especially in rounded cut forms, changes with angles of observation.
   
VARIATION DESCRIPTION This envelope is a first day cover and depicts gemstones native to Australia.
   
GEMSTONE Opal
VARIATION Used, Error, Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, PC, Postal Stationery, Envelope