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Souvenir Sheet - Set of 4 stamps
     
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SCOTT NO 510 A179
DATE OF ISSUE 1976 Jun 16
FACE VALUE 5r
COUNTRY Srilanka
   
DESCRIPTION The stamp shows ruby gem of srilanka. It is also called pigeon's blood because of its red color. The substance that provides the color is chromium. It is rough,dull & greasy. Care has to be taken while cutting & setting beacuse of its brittleness.
   
VARIATION DESCRIPTION The SS shows different gems. It also shows people working on the bottom.
   
GEMSTONE Ruby
VARIATION Souvenir Sheet