Gem, Rock, and Mineral Postage Stamps From
Portugal

Official Name:	Republic of Portugal
National Name:	República Portuguesa
Alternate Names:	Portuguese Republic
Monetary Units:	1 escudo (Esc) = 100 centavos
Location:	Southwestern Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain.
Mineral Resources:	Tungsten, iron ore, uranium ore, marble.


Wolframite Portugal Scott 1106 1 escudo	Arsenopyrite Portugal Scott 1107 2.50 escudo


Beryl Portugal Scott 1108 3.50 escudo	Chalcopyrite Portugal Scott 1109 6.50 escudo

This set of 4 stamps was issued on 24 Sep 1971 and show natural, unpolished specimens.