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| Diamonds |
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The release of Diamond stamp issue pays recognition to Botswana's largest contributor of income - diamonds.Since the first mining production of diamonds began in Botswana in 1971, diamonds have contributed enormously to the country's economic growth, not only in terms of direct foreign exchange and government revenues form diamond sales, but also through the multiplier effect on taxes, employment and infrastructure.
First Day Cover
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P2.50 |
P1.75
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P2.00 |
P0.35 |
Collectors Note:
| Designer |
Dave
Gunson, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Printer |
Southern
Colour Print, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Process |
Offset
Litho in 5 colours + silver foil |
| Stamp
Size |
34mm
x 52mm (4 vertical diamond shaped) |
| Sheet |
Panes
of 15 stamps |
| Denominations |
35t;
P1.75; P2.00; P2.50 |
| Perforation
Gauge |
Simulated
perforations |
| Paper |
PSA
non-phospor stamp paper, 200gsm |
| Period
of Sale |
1
February 2001 for a period of 1 year |
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