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Christmas Island

Loading ship

Scott 18 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “Loading ship” stamp was issued by Christmas Island, an issuing entity associated with present-day Australia on 28 August 1963. This 20c dark blue stamp belongs to the “2nd Christmas Island definitive series” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 18. 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
18
Description
Loading ship
Series
2nd Christmas Island definitive series
Issue date
1963-08-28 00:00:00
Year issued
1963
Denomination
20c
Colour
Dark Blue
Perforation
141⁄2
Printing method
Engraving
Printer
Reserve Bank of Australia
Gum
Water-activated
Definitive
Yes
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