Switzerland
Scott B273
10+10 centimes
Switzerland
Scott B275
30+10 centimes
Switzerland
Scott B276
40+10 centimes
and show illustrations of natural, unpolished mineral specimens.
| Official Name: | Swiss Confederation |
| National Name: | Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft (German); Confederation Suisse (French); Confederazione Svizzera (Italian) |
| Alternate Names: | Helvetia; Helvetica; Schweiz (German); Suisse (French); Svizra (Italian); Svizzera (Italian) |
| Monetary Units: | 1 Swiss Franc (Sw F) = 100 centimes (or 100 Rappen) |
| Location: | Central Europe; bordered by France (west); Germany (north); Austria and Liechtenstein (east); Italy (south). |
| Mineral Resources: | Salt. |
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Fluorite Switzerland Scott B273 10+10 centimes |
Garnet Switzerland Scott B275 30+10 centimes |
Quartz (var. Rock Crystal) Switzerland Scott B276 40+10 centimes |
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These stamps were issued on 31 May 1958, and show illustrations of natural, unpolished mineral specimens. |
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Quartz (var. Agate) Switzerland Scott B283 10+10 centimes |
Tourmaline Switzerland Scott B284 20+10 centimes |
Quartz (var. Amethyst) Switzerland Scott B285 30+10 centimes |
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These stamps were issued on 1 Jun 1959, and show illustrations of natural, unpolished mineral specimens. Scott B283 shows a cross-section of an agate geode. |
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Quartz (var. Smoky Quartz) Switzerland Scott B292 5+5 centimes |
Feldspar Switzerland Scott B293 10+10 centimes |
Azurite Switzerland Scott B295 30+10 centimes |
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These stamps were issued on 1 Jun 1960, and show illustrations of natural, unpolished mineral specimens. |
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Fluorite Switzerland Scott B304 10+10 centimes |
Lazulite Switzerland Scott B306 30+10 centimes |
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These stamps were issued on 1 Jun 1961, and show illustrations of natural, unpolished mineral specimens. |
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