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Yellow-billed tropic bird

Scott 20 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “Yellow-billed tropic bird” stamp was issued by Christmas Island, an issuing entity associated with present-day Australia on 28 August 1963. This $1 orange yellow stamp belongs to the “2nd Christmas Island definitive series” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 20. It has a perforation measurement of 141⁄2x14.

Its recorded theme is birds. It is recorded as a definitive issue. It was printed using Engraving. Its physical characteristics include Water-activated gum. The stamp is size 35x21mm in shape. 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
20
Description
Yellow-billed tropic bird
Series
2nd Christmas Island definitive series
Issue date
1963-08-28 00:00:00
Year issued
1963
Denomination
$1
Colour
Orange Yellow
Perforation
141⁄2x14
Printing method
Engraving
Printer
Reserve Bank of Australia
Gum
Water-activated
Shape
Size 35x21mm
Topic/theme
birds
Definitive
Yes
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