in 1976 the pula replaced the South African rand at par as official currency. This stamp for 1c (cent) has a 1t (thebe) overprint surcharge.
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz and found in many parts of eastern Botswana.
a popular gemstone for rocks, gems, minerals
There is an amethyst in the New Zealand set I've featured but I have still to find the stamp invoved. It's not as impressive as this one from Botswana.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if my choice of "standing stones" fits in this topic. I have added it anyway.
ReplyDeleteThe colours of this stamp are special.
Such a pretty coloured gemstone.
ReplyDeleteGreat stamp, and a favorite theme of mine!!!
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