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Forged or Genuine

Colombia Scott 59

One of these stamps is a genuine stamp and the other(s) is a forgery. Can you tell the difference?
If you are having trouble, see the "hints" and answer below.

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Genuine: Black on thin colored paper. The large 2 of 2½ has a solid top with a dot in the center. Faint line under “CO” of Correos. Forgery: Magenta paper less detail, no line under “CO” of Correos. Right hand limb of “U” of UU has a hairstroke.

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B is the genuine stamp

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