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Sample of a Medallion signature guarantee stampIn the United States and Canada, a medallion signature guarantee is a special signature guarantee for the transfer of securities.

It is a guarantee by the transferring financial institution that the signature is genuine and the financial institution accepts liability for any forgery.

Signature guarantees protect shareholders by preventing unauthorized transfers and possible investor losses.

They also limit the liability of the transfer agent who accepts the certificates.