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Name: Marshall Islands (MH, DR-MARS)
What: country

The Marshall Islands are a pair of island chains in the western Pacific Ocean. Originally a German colony, they were administered by Japan between the world wars and then became a US trust territory, gaining independence in 1986.

Areas: Germany, Pacific, USA

Stamps issued from 1897 to present


Watermarks used: DR_WZ_1_Rauten_scan.jpglozenges; some types unwatermarked

Currencies used: 100pf=1dm=1mk=1m (German mark), 100c=1us$=1p=1$ (United States dollar)

Overprints: New Britain (23)


Links:

Wikipedia
WP philately
Colnect German..rshall Islands
Colnect Marshall Islands
Colnect Marsha..Administration
Commons Stamps..rshall Islands
Commons Stamps..rshall Islands
Skap Marshall Islands
WSA Marshall Islands

Catalogs:
Stamp Number
Michel
Yvert et Tellier
Stanley Gibbons
AFA number
Scott
Colnect codes

Cross-references

Related albums
ARC - German Colonies
WSA Marshall Islands Air Post
WSA Marshall Islands Postage


Chart of stamps issued by year (blue):
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