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Crane loading phosphate

Scott 16 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “Crane loading phosphate” stamp was issued by Christmas Island, an issuing entity associated with present-day Australia on 28 August 1963. This 10c violet stamp belongs to the “2nd Christmas Island definitive series” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 16. It has a perforation measurement of 141⁄2.

It is recorded as a definitive issue. It was printed using Engraving. Its physical characteristics include Water-activated gum. It was printed by Reserve Bank of Australia.

Stamp Database recordStamp details
Country/Territory
Christmas Island
Standard country
Australia
Entity type
Country
Country issuing years
1958-
Category
General Issues
Scott number
16
Description
Crane loading phosphate
Series
2nd Christmas Island definitive series
Issue date
1963-08-28 00:00:00
Year issued
1963
Denomination
10c
Colour
Violet
Perforation
141⁄2
Printing method
Engraving
Printer
Reserve Bank of Australia
Gum
Water-activated
Definitive
Yes
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