Gem, Rock, and Mineral Postage Stamps From
Chile

Official Name:	Republic of Chile
National Name:	Republica de Chile
Monetary Units:	Beginning January 1, 1960, 1 escudo (e) = 1,000 old pesos (p), 1 escudo (e) = 100 centesimos (c) or condores (c). On September 29, 1975, pesos replaced the escudo at the rate of 1 peso ($) = 1,000 former escudos. Currently, 1 peso ($) = 100 centavos (c).
Location:	Southern South America; bordered by the South Atlantic Ocean (east and south); the South Pacific Ocean (south and west); Peru (north); and Argentina (east).
Mineral Resources:	Copper, iron ore, nitrates, precious metals, molybdenum.


Kroehnkite Chile Scott 1179a 150 pesos	Lapis Lazuli Chile Scott 1179b 150 pesos


Bornite; Calcite Chile Scott 1179c 150 pesos	Azurite; Atacamite Chile Scott 1179d 150 pesos

This set of 4 stamps was issued on 9 Aug 1996. Scott 1179b shows rough and cut lapis lazuli. The remaining stamps show natural, unpolished mineral specimens.