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 "Volcano Post 35 vatu")
Tanna
Island in the south of the Vanuatu archipelago is an island
of unique culture, adventure and mystery. While being one of the
most productive islands in Vanuatu producing kava, coffee and its
famous horses, it is best known for its natural phenomena and
customary rites. Most of its 20,000 inhabitants practise ancient
customs following the lifestyles of their ancestors and the John
Frumm Cargo Cult is a well-known movement on the island. "Volcano Post 80vatu")
Mount
Yasur however, is probably Tanna’s most famous feature and is
one of the planet’s most accessible, active and dangerous
volcanoes. It is here that the World’s first and only Volcano
Post can be found.  "Volcano Post 100vatu")
Set
near the crater, Vanuatu Post has established a unique posting box,
which enables visitors to send letters and special singed volcano
postcards from the rim of a live volcano. The posting box is
cleared daily.Yasur stands 360 metres above sea level and is surrounded by an ash plain, lake and terrain that resemble a lunar landscape. Constantly rumbling and causing the ground to shake, Yasur is very active with explosions throwing lava from its three vents hundreds of feet in the air.
 "Volcano Post 250vatu")
Its
cauldron of molten lava is an awesome sight and at night this
“sound and light” spectacular display attracts many
tourists. "Volcano Post mini sheet")
Volcano
Post follows the Underwater Post Office in the second of Vanuatu
Post’s ‘Xtreme’ series of unique postal
facilities. Handling official mail, which is collected, postmarked
and sent throughout the world, these incredible postal locations
enable visitors to mail home memories of some of Vanuatu’s
breathtaking scenery.  "Volcano Post FDC") |
 "Volcano Post mini-sheet FDC") |
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Please Note: All prices are in US Dollars |
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| Single Set | $4.65 |
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| Miniature Sheet | $3.50 | ||
| First Day Cover with stamps | $5.65 | ||
| FDC with Miniature Sheet | $4.50 | ||
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Collectors Notes: |
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For more information please contact: |
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| Designer: | Denise Durkin, Wellington, New Zealand | The Manager, Philatelic Bureau, Vanuatu Post, Port Vila, Vanuatu.
E mail: vanuatupost@vanuatu.com.vu |
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| Printer: | Wyatt and Wilson, Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Process: | Offset Litho | ||
| Stamp Size: |
44mm x 28mm 4 horizontal stamps |
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| Mini Sheet Size: | 109mm x 54 mm horizontal | ||
| Perforation Gauge: | 14.00 per 2 cms | ||
| Denominations: | 335, 80, 100
and 250 vatu. Mini Sheet 250 vatu |
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| Paper: | 104 gsm stamp paper | ||
| Period of Sale: | 31 May, 2005 for a period of 2 years |