There are only a limited number of certs, 1 for each real share. Once they issue all those certs, that's all there is. Once 5.6 billion certs have been turrned in to the Fundacion, there ARE no more legitimate shares. Have you noticed those guys overseas who bought shares but their brokers can't seem to come up with certs? What do you think that's about? It makes PERFECT sense. If your broker sold you legit shares you have NOTHING to worry about..you'll be able to get certs for them. But if your broker is short and sold some "phantom shares", some clients will be left empty handed.
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