Bahamas 1967-70 QEII 15c Paper Reference

The whiter paper printing does have a different shade with the Queen's Head appearing very slightly redder, versus the toned paper appearing pinker. Due to the printing process the paper surface is not necessarily visually whiter. This value should be differentiated under Long Wave UV. The Whiter Paper printing shows a very strong UV reaction, the Toned Paper shows no reaction.

Bahamas 1967 QEII 5c Sea Garden Toned Paper SG304

Queen Elizabeth II decimal currency issue 15c on toned paper. Showing no fluorescent reaction under UV. View larger image.

Bahamas 1970 QEII 15c Sea Garden White Paper SG304a

Queen Elizabeth II decimal currency issue 15c on whiter paper. Showing fluorescent reaction under UV. View larger image.