2 x Bechuanaland Protectorate 2 Pence Surcharged 2 1/2 Cent Queen Elizabeth 1955 Stamps (Scott 171)

Title: 2 x Bechuanaland Protectorate 2 Pence Surcharged 2 1/2 Cent Queen Elizabeth 1955 Stamps (Scott 171)
Country Of Origin: Bechuanaland Protectorate / Scott Cat # 171.
Format: Single Stamps, Postmarked.
Year of Stamp: 14 Feb 1961.
Condition: Used.
Description Of Stamp: 2 Pence Stamp Queen Elizabeth surcharged with two and a half cents overprint.
Bechuanaland began using surcharged cent stamps on February 14, 1961, to accommodate the changeover from the British sterling currency (pounds, shillings, pence) to the South African rand decimal currency. 
Postmarked: Yes.
CC Stock #S402.
Fine / Very Fine: A stamp with a basically complete design. There will be some significant handling or folds. The colour may have light fading. There may be one or two areas of minor damage. If postmarked it must be neat and only at the corner of the stamp, but some ink will be visible on the reverse side.
Price: R 50.00 Inc Vat for two stamps.