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A share certificate is a document that proves you own a part of a company. It's like a special piece of paper that says you have a certain number of shares in the company. It's important to keep it safe because it shows that you have a right to vote on important decisions and to receive a share of the company's profits.
A share certificate is a document that proves ownership of shares of stock in a company. It is also known as a stock certificate or certificate of stock.
These examples illustrate how a share certificate is used to show ownership of shares in a company.