Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web5204.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.85]) by osgood.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id tbs8ql.a3o.37kbi1v for ; Sun, 25 Mar 2001 11:56:53 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20010325165652.15848.qmail@web5204.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [152.163.206.209] by web5204.mail.yahoo.com; Sun, 25 Mar 2001 08:56:52 PST Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 08:56:52 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 290 To: MPCGram@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ==================================================== MPC Gram ==================================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------------- Series 002-Number 290 Sat-Sunday 25 March 2001 MPC FEST II Series 011 MPC By David Seelye The MPC FEST II that was held in Port Clinton, Ohio on March 9-11, 2001 saw the issuing of authorized Fest MPC. The first notes used were of the Series 521/681. This notes were initially from the MPC FEST 2000. The participants of MPC FEST II were issued pay books, a requirement of getting paid. We stood in line, (boy! that was a flash back) and in single file, went in to the pay room. After watching the money being counted out to us, we recounted before signing the pay book. The Fest MPC Series 521 was used for buying MPC FEST shirts, and a new Korean coin book with Korean MPC listed and in other transcactions. In the afternoon of Saturday 10 March 2001, payday, the doors of the meeting room were closed and an announcement was made that this was "C" day. All Series 521 was to be exchange for the new MPC series. The new series was 011. A picture of a $2.00 bill is illustrated on page 40 of The Bank Note Reporter April 2001 issue. The issue consisted of the following denominations; $0.25, $0.75, $1.00, $2.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00. The notes are very colorful with interesting vignettes. The banknotes have a microprinting feature, along with the use of UV printing, as anticounterfitting devices. Immediately upon receiving the "new money," there was a frenzy, yes, that is the correct term, of inspection for serial numbers, replacements, etc. If you can imagine for a minute the following scenario. Put into a room 24 avid collectors that are very cognoscente of serial number matching, replacement collecting, sets with matching serial numbers, and all other strange collecting fetishes. Give each of them an envelope containing a new MPC series of notes. I am sure you are getting the picture. This activity takes place over the next few hours. Remember this scenario, I will be back to this again later. During this time it was noticed that all of the Series 011 $0.25 notes had the back of the $0.75 cent note and all of the $0.75 notes had the back of the $0.25 notes. It is incredible that this slipped past the inspectors. The FEST MPC series was the currency of the FEST. It was used for purchases of the Korean book, MPCs, etc. The $1.00 notes were used by Doug Bell to give away a Series 691 4 notes set. The key was to have the specific $1.00 with the right number that was on the note using UV ink. The winner was handed out in the pay packets. Nick Schrier had the winning $1.00 note, but does not know if it came with the pay he was issued, or from all the trading! Series 011 was also was used in the poker tournament. The card tournament was underway when an announcement was made that counterfeit Series 011 money had been found. In a flash out came the UV lights and rapid inspection turned up two counterfeits. None had the UV stamp. It was also noted that looking at the micro print, at my age a magnifying glass is required, was a very quick way to tell. A counterfeit $5.00 and $10.00 surfaced, and were tamped counterfeit, but not surrendered. On Sunday morning March 11, 2001 all of the error Series 011 $0.25, and $0.75 were recalled. There was a minimum of $5.00 that had to be turned in, but you could combine with a buddy to come up with that amount. Included in the running of the shredder, were all of the unissued stock of those notes. Included were the #1 and #2 replacement notes, much to my consternation. I even offered US Greenbacks in exchange so save them for my collection. To no avail. It was a sad day for sure. Since FEST II has ended Larry Smulczenski has found a double denomination Series 011 $5.00/$10.00. There has to be at least one more printed and it is probably still around. As of March 2, 2001 Larry has not been contacted anyone else reporting to have one. The others may be in the unissued stocks of notes. To study this series, you need to have available a "large" population of notes to do comparisons. To that end, I will take all Series 011 at par on my MPC list#8 that's posted on www.thempcman.net. In addition I am actively looking for any Series 521, 011 FEST MPC replacements, errors, counterfeits, fancy serial numbers. David E. Seelye AKA coinman@rochester.rr.com 3rd 481 4th ($1) Found Collector and Gramster Larry Gibbs reports finding a fourth printing Series 481 $1 from the fourth printing. The note with a serial number over 25,000,000 also has the all-important and distinctive position number on the right side of the note. This is the third example of this rare variety confirmed since Larry Ski Smulczenski confirmed the existence of four printings two years ago. Shortly after Ski confirmed that four printings were created and issued, he found the first example of the fourth printing dollar. Since then one other example has been found. Gibbs did not give any details about the discovery of this note. Collectors will certainly like to know some of the details and can be expected to be further energized in their seraches! ==================================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------------- The Fest was great. There is no doubt about that, and I love reading about all of the fun that everyone had. I sure hope that it makes all of the nonFesters jealous so that they will attend next year. Now it is time for me to thank some people. The Fest is by, of, and for collectors. Although the work centers around the venue, many collectors do lots of work. I am certain to forget some, but I must mention a few. Our dealer boosters Harold Kroll, Ian Marshall, Leo May, and David Seelye are critical in providing financial support. Leo May performed outstanding duties again as paymaster. Marv Mericle was a great chief directing everyone to one activity or another. The Hardy boys (you know that I am as confused as Ski on this) performed lots of different duties. Bruce Potter was a great supply sergeant (stand in for Kevin). He also helped by postmarking the Fest I money for issue. Ski was a great auctioneer. He was helped in by Phil Goldstein with the electronic aspects. Al Glaser provided the electronic link to the outside world. Bill McNeese and some helpers (drat, who were they?) performed lots of destruction operations. Doug Bell was a great pay guard. The show n tell sessions were great: Marcus Turner, Doug Bell, Bill McNeese, Tom Warburton, and Marv Mericle among others did a super job. We about wore out Harold’s truck carting stuff around. He and Larry bought all of the goodies (the darn grocery store would not take Fest money). We must not forget Nick, he gathered up all of the loot! Na, he did lots more than that too. He picked up Kevin at the airport and some other things too. Marcus created the wonderful pay books. He and Harold issued souvenirs again. Thank you Festers! =================================================== Mail Call --------------------------------------------------- Dear Gram, Thank you very much for running the notice about my next auction. I really appreciate it. In this mornings E-mail at the office I had all ready had received two requests for the auction catalogue. As to typo's they are placed there purposely to measure the depth of reading taking place with the catalogues. Sort of like market research-----April Fools Really enjoy the MPC Gram. It is exciting to read it each time and witnessing the people catching "The Fever" of what you have created. Good Collecting. Remy =================================================== Departments --------------------------------------------------- WWII numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar 2001 --------------------------------------------------- Not only does the scholarship fund have an official identity but also has a bank account! Any further donations should be paid to the order of "Military Numismatists Scholarship" and sent to: Military Numismatists c/o Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, IN 46123 THE UPDATED LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP BENEFACTORS 3/5/01. These folks have generously provided money or material to finance scholarships to the ANA WWII Numismatics seminar. Your contributions will help promote collecting WWII material and be greatly appreciated. Many donations were received at CPMX and MPCFest. They are being processed and will be recognized very soon. Mr. Anonymous Donor Mike Cummings Sue and Keith Bauman Ed B. Doug Bell Tom Denly, Denly's R. A. Medina Harold MPCKid Kroll Leo "Paymaster" May Mrs. R.C. Matherne Bill McNease Mel and Jeremy Steinberg Marcus Turner Larry Ski Guido Fred PK6 Joel Shafer World Wide Ventures Pam West John & Nancy Wilson Neil Shafer W. E. Yanchick ==================================================== Post/Base Exchange (PX/BX/NEX) Dump your dupes! Your classified advertisement for items for sale will be run here for free. Send your ads to the gram. This service is for everyone, most humble dealer or most advanced collector. The point is to make the gram more interesting. Send in a list of items for sale and we will list them here in the gram. In all cases confirm your order via email first. "Buy National Savings Certificates" on side of tin coin tube with "15/" British Crown "15/" above it in one line. Slot at top of tube for inserting 6D (Pence) coins and top brass cap with "30/6D". When full with 30 coins, this tube could buy a 15 Shillings WWII National Savings Certificate. US$25.00 postpaid. Send email to confirm to Howard@SEAsianTreasury.com. I found this today in an antique store run by a Scottish man about 15-20 miles from my Bay Huse. Besides being a very nice piece for someone's collection, it would look GREAT in an exhibit about British National Savings Certificates! Howard Korean Dealers Numismatic catalog for 2001 including Korean MPC coupons for the very first time. Not much to read in English, but some nice color illustrations and an historic MPC literature item. $23.95 postpaid. David Seelye. Contact coinman@rochester.rr.com. WANTED Collectors may submit lists of items wanted for their collections for listing here. Dealers and collectors who have these items are then encouraged to list them for sale in the above section. 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