misuitgegeven
Misuitgegeven is a term used to describe items released with an error in design, text, denomination, or formatting. The concept is most often encountered in collecting contexts such as philately (stamps), numismatics (coins and currency), publishing, and official issuances. Misuitgegeven items are typically produced during the final stages of manufacturing or distribution and may be corrected later, though some examples remain in circulation.
Etymology and usage: The word is Dutch, formed from mis- meaning wrong and uitgegeven meaning issued or
Contexts and types: In stamps, misuitgegeven can include wrong denominations, inverted designs, color errors, or misperforations.
Causes and detection: Causes range from production missteps to last-minute design changes. Detection relies on catalogs,
Legal and cultural context: Misissued official documents may be deemed invalid or corrected by reissues, while
See also: printing error, misprint, error coin, stamp error.