Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web12708.mail.yahoo.com ([216.136.173.245]) by strange.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id trrd5l.b0c.37kbi0u for ; Fri, 5 Oct 2001 09:25:09 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <20011005132509.18235.qmail@web12708.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [146.101.155.45] by web12708.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 05 Oct 2001 06:25:09 PDT Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2001 06:25:09 -0700 (PDT) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 453/3 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 453 Friday, October 5, 2001 Exciting New Discovery by Harold "MPC Kid" Kroll Some ten days past I was contacted about an item listed in WWII Remembered on page 305, Joint Export-Import Agency Travellers' Coupons, a seldom seen item. There were several pieces in the group representing all the denominations that have been listed and recorded. The condition of the coupons were not uncirculated by any means but still they were great examples. Not knowing all that I should about these, I contacted Larry Smulczenski for advice and his opinion of these coupons, also spoke to Fred on the subject. Both agreed that these coupons would be a terrific addition to any collection and worth acquiring. I then proceeded to finalize the transaction with the seller and the coupons were on the way south. The package arrived 2 days later at the PO Box and I was eager to get back to my office and have a look at these new acquisitions. After laying the notes out on the desk for inspecting, I opened my WWII book to compare these notes to the ones in the book. While looking at the coupons it suddenly hit me that these coupons were not the same as the ones shown in the book. The coupons in the book are in Deutsche Marks and these coupons were in Reich Marks, WOW!, a new unlisted discovery. I immediately contacted both Larry and Fred again to tell them of this new find. Larry asked me if I was sure of this and I told him that the coupons were in front of me and the denominations were 1RM and 5RM not 1DM and 5DM. The prefix letter for the serial number of the coupons is A and the ones in the book have a D prefix. As for the .50 Pfg. coupon it also has an A prefix before the serial number but we wondered why it was not in Reich Pfennigs, Rfg, instead of Pfg. This was an interesting question leaving an unanswered question that requires more research on the subject. Finding an unlisted note or coupon as in this case makes you aware of the fact that great items still can be found, they are out there, waiting to be found. Larry was very excited to say the least and so was I. As usual Fred was beside himself when I told him the news. I had to fax Fred copies so he could take the pictures to London with him for show and tell. The old saying buy the book before the item has proven itself so many times over the years that I lost count many, many years ago. The WWII Remembered catalog. along with hundreds of other reference books, covers a vast amount of material but there is always that chance to make a new discovery, an error, unlisted variety, even a new listing. Would appreciate hearing from any Gramster out there who has any of these coupons in their collection or any information on them, contact Harold at harbons@aol.com ============================================== Editorial ----------------------------------------------- In addition to the great discovery and great story about it above, we are pleased/excited to announce that the Kroll story is the first installment of a column by the lower Alabama collector! Harold, welcome to the exclusvie club of MPCGram columnists! Readers, please send in your encouragement as well as column ideas for Harold! Friday is a very busy day in London during Congress week. Among other things are two sessions of Spink auction. Wish me luck! ============================================== Mail Call ----------------------------------------------- Dear Gramsters, Like many of us who could not make the trip to London and attend the 40th anniversary celebration there, there are several shows on schedule around the country for this weekend. Anyone out there that may be in L.A. (Lower Alabama), the Gulf Coast Numismatic Association is hosting its first coin club sponsered show, 6th and 7th Oct. in Mobile, Alabama. Everybody is welcome. Contact Harold at harbons@aol.com for information. Y"ALL COME! Harold"Mpckid" Kroll Fred.... On the "For Sale" notes.....was the 50 cent note suppose to be Series 521? Didn't know that the 591 Series had multiple printings......or did you mean series 591, block number #3........or was it..............just curious!!!!!! Thanks PK6 Dear PK, Thanks for reading the ads so closely. You and others sure missed the boat by not buying that 591/3. It would have been a real rare item for your collection. Now I can keep it for MY collection! No there is no 591 third printing. I do not have a clue what I was selling there! Fred Hi Sir, I was introduced by my good friend Michael E. M... about your highly interesting news through email about MPC's.I would appreciate if you can have me join in your mailing list for updates or anything regarding banknotes. I'm A. C. from Singapore and a member of IBNS. Many Thanks. Best Regards, AC Dear Editor, Hope all has gone well with your IBNS trip. Several weeks ago,I sent an announcement of the availability of my new PG price list to appear in the Gram. At this time, have not seen it published. I offered to donate the first $100 in sales to the ANA 2002 Summer Seminar Fund. Is this announcement buried in your files or is it something which is not for the Gram publication?? Thanks for looking into this request. ED Hello Ed, I probably blew it! Now there is a surprise! Anyway, here is a notice and if you will send a more detailed one, we will publish that too! Sorry about the poor service. Editor ================================================ Departments ------------------------------------------------- Calendar of events for Gramsters maintained by Howard Daniel, Nancy and John Wilson and Gram staff, last updated September 7, 2001 show reports are requested on all events. Even if it was not a great show, there must be something to report. What and whom did you see? Market activity? Share your observations and thoughts with Gramsters everywhere. ---------------------------------------------------- Like many of us who could not make the trip to London and attend the 40th anniversary celebration there, there are several shows on schedule around the country for this weekend. Anyone out there that may be in L.A. (Lower Alabama), the Gulf Coast Numismatic Association is hosting its first coin club sponsered show, 6th and 7th Oct. in Mobile, Alabama. Everybody is welcome. Contact Harold at harbons@aol.com for information. Y"ALL COME! Harold"Mpckid"Kroll October 5-6. 2001 Remy Bourne Literature Auction featuring selections from the Katen library. Contact Remy at 1/800789-7005 for information October 4 - 7, 2001, long Beach Coin and Collectible Expo Long Beach California Convention Center, 400 booths, Educational Programs, Auctions by Heritage and Ponterio Spink Auction October 5, 2001 World Paper Money Fair, run by London Chapter of IBNS, October 6/7, 2001 Special "MPC" events March 2002 8-10 - MPCFest III - reservations in order received: Guido Crapanzano, Harold Kroll, Larry Smulczenski, Gary "Got any fours" Hicks, Tom Warburton, David Seelye, Jack Lippincot, Phil Goldstein, Warner Talso, Nich Schrier, Tom Koch, Mark Watson, Bill Yanchick, Doug Bell, Sam Feeback, Bruce Potter, Fred Schwan {running total 17}] W.W.II numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar, July 2002 Session I (Sunday, June 30 through Thursday, July 4, 2002) Session II (Sunday, July 7 through Thursday, July 11, 2002) --------------------------------------------------- Donations are now being accepted for scholarships to the 2002 "Military Money" course at the 2002 ANA Summer Seminar. Inquiries and donations should be sent to: Military Numismatists c/o Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, IN 46123 Donors to 2002 Scholarship Fund Steve Feller Harold Kroll R. A. Medina Guido Crapanzano David Seelye Leo May Warner Talso Marv Mericle Mark Watson Gail Baker ==================================================== 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. FOR SALE Real nice group of MPC 681 $1 gem CU GROUP of five consecutive numbers with excellent centering, $125, confirm at fredschwan@yahoo.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 or sale in the above section. This is a trial, if you like it, send your list. =================================================== Staff: publisher and editor: Fred Schwan - MPCGram@Yahoo.com; assistant editor - Phil Goldstein IWANTMYMPC@aol.com distribution manager - Brad Peacock bp22@swbell.net Tuesday columnist Joe Boling – JoeBoling@aol.com Thurski columnist Larry “Ski” Smulczenski –skifla@prodigy.net critic: Harold Kroll - MPCKid@AOL.com; index manager: Ed Beaman webmaster & technical advisor: Doug Bell - (Wiz): doug@papermoneyworld.net; The Boss: Judy Schwan ===== MPC Gram is published by BNR Press and papermoneyworld.com as a free service to the community of military money collectors. Your suggestions, criticisms, complaints, editorial contributions, letters, and even praise are very welcome. The entire contents including linked illustrations are copyright protected by the publishers. 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