1980: Precious Stones, Animals and Waterfalls set. A set of 15 stamps: five gemstones, five animals, and five waterfalls. Gemstones…
Mineral Stamps from Tanzania
1986: Minerals. A set of five mineral/gemstones. Minerals Represented: Sapphire. Missing tanzanite, diamond, ruby (and pearl).
Mineral Stamps from South-West Africa (now Namibia)
1961: Country Motives. A set of seven stamps, four of which are relevant, diamond (below), heliodor, tourmaline, and topaz. Minerals…
Mineral Stamps from Southern Rhodesia and Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)
Both Rhodesia and Southern Rhodesia are now known as Zimbabwe. Here’s a quick overview of the timeline: Southern Rhodesia 1964:…
Mineral Stamps from Kenya
1977 Minerals. Size: 20x24mm. A set of seven minerals. Minerals Represented: Amazonite, galena, gypsum, kyanite, and trona. Missing ones: Petrified…
Mineral Stamps from Japan
2022 Greetings: Gems and Minerals series. Minerals Represented: Red beryl, tanzanite, emerald, citrine, mandarin garnet, fluorite, rhodochrosite, aquamarine, and tourmaline…
Mineral Stamps from Germany
German Realm 1921. One of a set of six stamps, two of which depict mining. Germany, Democratic Republic (DDR, aka…
Mineral Stamps from the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF)
1997 Minerals. Minerals Represented: Amethyst. 2013 Minerals. Minerals Represented: Hematite. 2018 Minerals. Minerals Represented: Ilmenite (rough and cut). 2021 Minerals.…
Mineral Stamps from Colombia
1972 Colombian Emeralds. Issued in June. No watermark. Design: Mosdóssy Engraving: De La Rue de Colombia. Perforation: 13¾ x 14¼.…
Mineral Stamps from Brazil
1977 International Thematic Stamp Exhibition “Portucale 77” – Porto, Portugal – Gemstones. Full set details here. Minerals represented: Beryl (emerald),…
Mineral Stamps from Australia
1973 Marine Life and Gemstones. Full set details here. Minerals represented: Chrysoprase, agate, opal, and rhodonite. 1974 Marine Life and…