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Punching Issue Occasion: summary of the different punching occasion reasons

Category Change Punching: postage stamps punched to change the stamp category
(e. g. definitive postage stamp -> postage due or official postage stamp)

Specimen Punching: postage stamp punched for the use as specimen to avoid postal use

Transport Punching: punchings between two ATM postage stamp design prints to ensure a uniform paper feed

Decorative Punching: postage stamp in which a punching was used as a design element

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