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| Stamp Set | The first definitive set issued by the British Postal Agency in Qatar. It comprises of 12 values all issued 1st of April 1957 to coincide with the new Indian decimal currency system, which saw the “Anna” replaced by the “Naye Paise”. |
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| Type of Stamp | Definitive |
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| Web Cat. | 14 - Type 1 |
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| Stanley Cat. | 14 |
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| Scotts Cat. | 14 |
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| Michel Cat. | 14 - Type 1 |
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| Country | Qatar |
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| Issue Date | 01-Apr-1957 |
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| Denomination | 5 Rupees on 5 Shilling |
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| Colour | Rose-Carmine |
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| Watermark | St. Edwards Crown (Type 4) |
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| Perforation | 15 x 14 |
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| Quantity | 25928 |
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| Sheet Size | 40 (10 rows of 4 stamps) |
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| Description | QE II High Value Castle Definitives - April - 1957 |
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