Gem, Rock, and Mineral Postage Stamps From
Congo People's Republic

Official Name:	Republic of the Congo
National Name:	République Populaire du Congo
Alternate Names:	Congo; Congo Republic; République du Congo; not to be confused with Congo Democratic Republic (Zaire) which has also been called Congo and Republic of the Congo
Monetary Units:	1 CFA franc (CFAF) = 100 centimes.
Location:	Central Africa; bordered by Gabon (northwest); Cameroon and Central African Republic (north); Congo Democratic Republic (east and south); Angola and Atlantic Ocean (southwest).
History:	Formerly Middle Congo, then part of French Equatorial Africa, then part of Congo Democratic Republic.
Mineral Resources:	Diamonds; petroleum.


Aurichalcite Congo People's Republic Scott C94 100 CFA francs	Dioptase Congo People's Republic Scott C95 150 CFA francs

This set of 2 stamps was issued on 20 Mar 1970. Both stamps show illustrations of natural, unpolished specimens.