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Vol 1 Number 68 July 18, 2000
News and Views
Solid serial numbers--part 2
This entire discussion has been about issued MPC as opposed to unissued pieces. The situation with Series 691 and 701 is somewhat different. The same principals apply to the number of pieces printed. Only a few were printed. None were created in the first printing, but the second prinitngs should have created solid ones for the $1 and $20 denominations. This adds four notes to the list of possibilities.
For all of the earlier series, discovery, retention, and survival were more-or-less random activities. Even if a finance clerk had an opportunity to search unissued stocks of notes, it was still necessary to pay (face value) for the piece and then safeguard it over the decades when it had no particular value. These factors greatly reduce the likelihood of survival of any more of the 55 solid numbers for issued series.
Mr. 691 [seems to have] had the opportunity to sort through the entire inventories of series 691 and 701 and to pull notes that interested him. Perhaps he even still has the opportunity to pull some or all of these numbers! Furthermore, perhaps even more significantly, it is likely that he knows or can reconstruct whether any of the possible solids were saved! Wow!
Of course it goes without saying that these solids are rare and desirable. Heck, it was a thrill just to SEE the solid at Memphis. Are there any more? Well, that is certainly a good question. A few near-solids have appeared in the past few years. Well, OK, I really only remember one but I have a nagging feeling that I have seen another. The one that I can confirm was serial number 08888888. That is on a Series 692 10¢ note.
I certainly hope that more of the solids come to light because it will give more collectors a chance to own one, heck, it will give more a chance to see and even own one! If pushed to make a prediction, I would guess that more will be found! It will be an exciting day when it is found. It is part of the fun of collecting that we have no idea when or if it will happen. Even more significantly is the fact that every time we open an envelope of notes, or turn a piece over to see the face, there is a possibility that we will find another solid (or other significant number). This is great fun!
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In this section we will highlight MPC chat, MPC Fest, and MPC gram events. Other events will be mentioned as they get close. For planning purposes see the papermoneyworld.com calendar of events.
The next major show is the American Numismatic Association Convention (August 9-13). This year the convention will be in Philadelphia. 25 years ago the ANA convention was one of the major events for paper money. Now with the development of so many successful paper money shows (and of course the MPC Fest), its importance has diminished, but it is still an important show. Because it is such a big and important show, you cannot help but find some good paper there. Marv Mericle's great MPC collection will NOT be on display as promissed because of family and administration problems. We are certainly sorry to hear about that, but hope that all goes well with Marv and that we will see the exhibit again soon.
I will be there the entire time and will be pleased to chat MPC with you!
Chat was not operating Sunday night. I do not know what the problem was, but it should be "fixed" for Monday night.
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Vol 1 Number 68 July 18, 2000
News and Views
Solid serial numbers--part 2
This entire discussion has been about issued MPC as opposed to unissued pieces. The situation with Series 691 and 701 is somewhat different. The same principals apply to the number of pieces printed. Only a few were printed. None were created in the first printing, but the second prinitngs should have created solid ones for the $1 and $20 denominations. This adds four notes to the list of possibilities.
For all of the earlier series, discovery, retention, and survival were more-or-less random activities. Even if a finance clerk had an opportunity to search unissued stocks of notes, it was still necessary to pay (face value) for the piece and then safeguard it over the decades when it had no particular value. These factors greatly reduce the likelihood of survival of any more of the 55 solid numbers for issued series.
Mr. 691 [seems to have] had the opportunity to sort through the entire inventories of series 691 and 701 and to pull notes that interested him. Perhaps he even still has the opportunity to pull some or all of these numbers! Furthermore, perhaps even more significantly, it is likely that he knows or can reconstruct whether any of the possible solids were saved! Wow!
Of course it goes without saying that these solids are rare and desirable. Heck, it was a thrill just to SEE the solid at Memphis. Are there any more? Well, that is certainly a good question. A few near-solids have appeared in the past few years. Well, OK, I really only remember one but I have a nagging feeling that I have seen another. The one that I can confirm was serial number 08888888. That is on a Series 692 10¢ note.
I certainly hope that more of the solids come to light because it will give more collectors a chance to own one, heck, it will give more a chance to see and even own one! If pushed to make a prediction, I would guess that more will be found! It will be an exciting day when it is found. It is part of the fun of collecting that we have no idea when or if it will happen. Even more significantly is the fact that every time we open an envelope of notes, or turn a piece over to see the face, there is a possibility that we will find another solid (or other significant number). This is great fun!
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LettersYour letters needed.
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Calendar
In this section we will highlight MPC chat, MPC Fest, and MPC gram events. Other events will be mentioned as they get close. For planning purposes see the papermoneyworld.com calendar of events.
The next major show is the American Numismatic Association Convention (August 9-13). This year the convention will be in Philadelphia. 25 years ago the ANA convention was one of the major events for paper money. Now with the development of so many successful paper money shows (and of course the MPC Fest), its importance has diminished, but it is still an important show. Because it is such a big and important show, you cannot help but find some good paper there. Marv Mericle's great MPC collection will NOT be on display as promissed because of family and administration problems. We are certainly sorry to hear about that, but hope that all goes well with Marv and that we will see the exhibit again soon.
I will be there the entire time and will be pleased to chat MPC with you!
Chat was not operating Sunday night. I do not know what the problem was, but it should be "fixed" for Monday night.
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