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October 7th 2013. Corals.
Three stamps in a triptych and a mini-sheet were issued on October 7th 2013 depicting corals.
The $3 stamp in the triptych (above left) prepays extra charges, such as additional weight. It shows the .Brain Coral, so named because it looks like the human brain.
The $6 stamp in the triptych (above middle) prepays the Overnight rate. It shows the Zoantharia coral This is a soft coral with a bright orange-yellow.flower-like display.
The $9 stamp in the triptych (above right) prepays the Same Day rate. It shows the red coral, sometimes called pink coral or precious coral. It is often used in jewelry..
The $9 minisheet (above) prepays the Same Day rate. It shows the same corals as the triptych, but in one design with no perforations. The text reads "~ Coral ~".
The special postmark for this issue (above) depicts a staghorn coral.
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS ON ALL ORDERS
Technical details of the stamps and mini-sheet:
Colors: $3, $6 & $9 stamps in a triptych and a $9 mini-sheet - Multicolored
Size: 89mm x 54mm (mini-sheet)
Stamps sheet size: A triptych of 3 across.
Perforation: Triptych - perf 12. Mini-sheet - imperforate.
Mini-sheet and triptych design: Enelani.
Layout & Pre-press: Enelani.
Printer: Hawai'i Security Printers, Honolulu, Hawai'i.
Printing Method: 4-color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) printing process.
Sheet margin markings: HAWAI'I POST (top middle), "Traffic Light" showing 4 colors used in printing (lower left side), © 2013 Hawai'i Post (lower right side) & Hawai'i Security Printers, Honolulu, Hawai'i. (bottom middle)
Paper: GPA coated white stock with water-activated gum on the back.
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