Gem, Rock, and Mineral Postage Stamps From
Sri Lanka


Official Name: Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
National Name: Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Alternate Name: Ceylon (former name)
Monetary Units: 1 Sri Lanka rupee (SLR) = 100 cents
Location: Southern Asia; an island in the Indian Ocean, south of India.
Mineral Resources: Limestone, graphite, mineral sands, gems, phosphates, clay.



Sri Lanka Scott 507 Sri Lanka Scott 508
Corundum (var. Sapphire)
Sri Lanka
Scott 507
60 cents
Chrysoberyl (cat's eye)
Sri Lanka
Scott 508
1.15 rupees
 
Sri Lanka Scott 509 Sri Lanka Scott 510
Corundum (var. Sapphire)
Sri Lanka
Scott 509
2 rupees
Corundum (var. Ruby)
Sri Lanka
Scott 510
5 rupees

This set of 4 stamps was issued on 16 Jun 1976.
All stamps show cut and polished gemstones.



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