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The 50 centavos tipos

The 50 centavos are probably the 2nd largest denomination produced, considering the numbers of stamps. The 50 centavos was also (obviously) more profitable. Unfortunately (for the forgers), as the profitability of the denomination increased the demand decreased. Still, plenty of 50 centavos tipos were produced.

Of the 29 offices represented with tipos, only Merida, Cordova, Cuernavaca and Lagos are not represented with 50 centavos tipos.

The 50 centavos tipos are known on paper that is described as "straw" and "lemon yellow". The straw paper is kind of a "bleached" or "faded" yellow that is unmistakable. The "lemon yellow" is a little more difficult to spot as it is real close to the paper shade of the production stamp.

1868 Issue of Mexico, The Great Postal Fraud
Types of Mexico (TIPOs)