ST. VINCENT

$1, $5: this issue shows the currency that St. Vincent shares with 7 other islands: the East Caribbean Dollar

ST. VINCENT

$10: this high value stamp shows a Blue Marlin leaping from the sea; this is one of the most sought after game fish of the Caribbean

SINGAPORE

5c: the White-collared Kingfisher is the subject of this native species issue, and can be found along streambeds and waterways throughout SE Asia

ST. LUCIA

$3: this 1995 Christmas issue shows the Hibiscus rosa sinensis, a common hedge and garden flower of the Caribbean

BR. VIRGIN IS.

15, 35c: Two species from a colorful issue featuring local Hummingbirds; the Green-throated Carib (left) and the Antillean Crested Hummingbird (right)

PHILIPPINES

p2: this colorful issue celebrates the visit of Pope JPII to this pre-dominantly Catholic country

VANUATU

60v: the Little Pied Cormorant (or Little Shag) is a common seabird species in the SW Pacific and is featured on this birdlife issue.

TRISTAN da CUNHA

50p: this stunning issue shows the Paramour, the ship commanded by astronomer Edmond Halley, and celebrates his visit to the south Atlantic islands in 1698-99.

NEW CALEDONA

60fr: this large format stamp was issued to celebrate the 30th South Pacific Conference in 1990, and shows a ring of stars for the nations represented.

SEYCHELLES

R1: The colorful Indian Butterflyfish features on the current definitive series showing marine life

SOLOMON IS.

50c: this issue shows a harvest of watermelons, and celebrates development cooperation with Taiwan (Rep. of China)