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   David F. to All   
   Re: Help with quiz question please   
   26 Sep 03 12:53:30   
   
   From: dvfrench@lineone.net   
      
   > It just occurs to me that this might be a *trick* question in that it may be   
   referrring to a ½   
   *new* pence stamp?   
   >   
   > Shiela S   
   >   
      
   The only GB Decimal 1/2 pence stamps issued were in "Turquoise-Blue" NOT Lilac!   
      
   They were first issued on 15-02-1971 (known as 'D'-day now, for    
   Decimalisation').   
      
   Could the Quizmaster be colour-blind?   
      
   David.   
      
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