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Tuvalu's
sixth definitive series is unusual in that the country reverted back to a
design that was virtually identical to a previous series (Fish I).
Also unusual is that the lowest denomination was 25c. The printing quality
of the colourful set is superior to that of Fish Series l, but good
centering on some values is difficult to find. The series was in use until
late 2001, when replaced by the Insects issue.| Original Set | |||
| Technical Details | |||
| Date of Issue: | 1997-03-15 | ||
| Designer: | Gordon Drummond | ||
| Printer: | House of Questa | ||
| Perforation: | 14 x 14 | ||
| Process: | Four colour Lithography | ||
| Paper: | Unwatermarked, White Gum | ||
| Format: | Sheets of 40 (2 x 20 with gutter between) |
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| Size: | 28.45mm x 42.48mm | ||
| BRC# | Value | Description | Scott | S.G. |
| 1997-D01-01 | 25C | Bluetail Mullet | 729 | 770 |
| 1997-D01-02 | 30c | Queen Fish Leatherskin | 730 | 771 |
| 1997-D01-03 | 40c | Paddletail | 731 | 772 |
| 1997-D01-04 | 45c | Long-Nose Emperor | 732 | 773 |
| 1997-D01-05 | 50c | Long-Snouted Unicornfish | 733 | 774 |
| 1997-D01-06 | 55c | Brigham's Snapper | 734 | 775 |
| 1997-D01-07 | 60c | Red Bass | 735 | 776 |
| 1997-D01-08 | 70c | Red Jobfish | 736 | 777 |
| 1997-D01-09 | 90c | Leopard Flounder | 737 | 778 |
| 1997-D01-10 | $1 | Red Snapper | 738 | 779 |
| 1997-D01-11 | $2 | Longtail Snapper | 739 | 780 |
| 1997-D01-12 | $3 | Black Trevally | 740 | 781 |
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| REPRINT | |||
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| Paper: | Crown CA watermark Greenish Gum |
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| Format: | Souvenir sheet of 1 | ||
| Date of Issue: | 1997-07-01 | ||
| BRC# | Value | Description | Scott | S.G. |
| 1997-D02-01 | $3 | Longtail Snapper | 739a | MS790 |
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