Colombia
Scott 808
1.10 pesos
16 Jun 1972
Colombia
Scott C110
5 pesos
1932-1939
Scott C110 shows a faceted emerald.
| Official Name: | Republic of Colombia |
| National Name: | República de Colombia |
| Monetary Units: | 1 peso (Col$) = 100 centavos |
| Location: | Northern South America; bordered by Pacific Ocean and Panama (west); Atlantic Ocean (north); Venezuela and Brazil (east); Peru and Ecuador (south). |
| Mineral Resources: | Petroleum, coal, iron ore, nickel, gold, copper, emeralds. |
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Beryl (var. Emerald) Colombia Scott 808 1.10 pesos 16 Jun 1972 |
Beryl (var. Emerald) Colombia Scott C110 5 pesos 1932-1939 |
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Scott 808 shows natural crystals and a faceted emerald mounted in pendant. Scott C110 shows a faceted emerald. |
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