12.3A. Preliminary rule

12.3A1. Scope.

Apply these rules to philatelic records at all levels of description.

12.3A2. Punctuation

For instructions on the use of spaces before and after prescribed punctuation, see 1.0C.
Precede each occurrence of this area by a full stop, space, dash, space.
Precede the denomination by a colon.

12.3A3. Language and script of the description.

Give all elements in the language and script of the institution providing the description. An original statement of the issuing jurisdiction or denomination may be transcribed in a note (see 12.8B9).

12.3A4.

This area is repeatable.

12.3B. Issuing jurisdiction

12.3B1.

Give the name of the jurisdiction (e.g., government) responsible for issuing the philatelic records. If the unit contains parts issued by different jurisdictions, follow the instructions in 12.3D.

Canada

Spain

Newfoundland

12.3C. Denomination

12.3C1.

For all units possessing a denomination (e.g., postage stamps, revenue stamps, postal stationery items), give the denomination in a standardized format, recording the denomination number in arabic numerals followed by the name of the currency unit. Include a denomination statement even if the denomination is already recorded as part of the title proper or other title information.

Nova Scotia : 10 cents

Newfoundland : 5 pence

Canada : [43 cents]

12.3C2.

If three or fewer denominations are present, record the denominations separated by commas.

Vancouver Island : 5 cents, 10 cents

12.3C3.

If more than three denominations are present, give the predominant denomination followed by the phrase and other denominations. Further details about the denominations may be given in a note (see 12.8B9).

Canada : 43 cents and other denominations

If no denomination predominates, use the phrase various denominations.

Newfoundland : various denominations

12.3C4. Equivalent denominations in different currencies.

All levels of description, if the equivalent denomination is given in two or more currencies on the same unit, record the denomination, as outlined above, using the currency of the issuing jurisdiction. Record the denomination(s) in the other currency (or currencies) in a note (see 12.8B9).

Canada : 72 pence
Note: Denomination also given in British currency as 6 pence sterling

12.3D. Units containing material from two or more issuing jurisdictions

12.3D1.

If the unit being described contains material relating to two or three issuing jurisdictions, use a separate occurrence of this area for each issuing jurisdiction.

Canada : 5 cents. C United States : 20 cents

12.3D2.

If there are more than three issuing jurisdictions, give the predominant jurisdiction followed by the phrase and other jurisdictions and the denomination as instructed in 12.3C. Further details about the jurisdictions may be given in a note (see 12.8B9).

United Kingdom and other jurisdictions : various denominations

If no issuing jurisdiction predominates, use the phrase various jurisdictions.

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