Status: U Return-Path: Received: from mail.papermoneyworld.net ([207.3.91.49]) by hazard.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id tv5q83.u0c.37kb01i for ; Wed, 14 Nov 2001 16:58:27 -0500 (EST) Subject: MPC GRAM Precedence: bulk Sender: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net From: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net (List Server) Date: Wed, 14 Nov 101 15:17:19 CDT Message-Id: <10111141517.AA18AE5EF3@mail.papermoneyworld.net> Reply-To: mpcgram@mail.papermoneyworld.net digest headerDate: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 12:41:32 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 486 Reply-To: mpcgram@mail.papermoneyworld.net ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 486 Wednesday, November 14, 2001 Did You Know.........(probably do) by Ed Beaman The smallest printed word or letter on US MPC...?? Of course,at least I always thought so, It Is the hidden letters, "MPC", in the design of Chief Ouray...681 $20.00. No other "Hidden" designs have been found on any other issues. (keep looking !!) It Is the smallest, or that which is "MEANT" to be seen, that is in question. The notes involved are, series 461-471 fractionals, face, the "GREAT SEAL," the ribbon-banner, in the eagles mouth. "E. PLURIBUS UNUM," ("ONE OUT OF MANY"), (it shows better in red). The second contender is the 701 $20.00 note (if you are lucky enough to own one). The steam ship panel..."NORTH RIVER OF CLERMONT". The "O-F" (script) lower case, are actually the smallest letters printed on MPC. They are smaller than the "MPC" hidden on Chief Ouray. Smaller yes, but not by much. When it gets this small how do you measure it ? I included a few pics... http://home.sprynet.com/~ebeaman/mpcSmall.JPG http://home.sprynet.com/~ebeaman/mpcSmall1.JPG http://home.sprynet.com/~ebeaman/mpcSmall2.JPG Honorable mention needs to be made, Fest Series 011 Notes......border micro printing.... $1.00....Military Payment Certificate $2.00....World War II Remembered $5.00....MPC Fest $10.00..Military Fest Certificate $20.00..Port Clinton A Note.....Smallest Use Statement.....641 - 651 $1.00...back. (pretty small) Pull 'Em Out....Clean Your Optics....Take A Look...!! More From Down Under by Joe Boling Continuing from where we left off yesterday. Next came the chapter benefit auction, composed of over seventy donated lots sold to members present to assist in paying the expenses of the convention. Key items were a Costa Rica two colones provisional note of 1940, drawing a winning bid of A$160, and a damaged Mauritius $20 note of 1920, sold for A$205. A pair of framed reproductions of the original artwork for the current A$10 note, mounted with the note visible from both sides, brought A$300. Throughout the day Saturday five judges read the exhibits and prepared their rankings. Following the auction, the bourse was set up and operated for two hours before the meeting was adjourned for the day. Sixteen members and guests met for a pleasant dinner at a nearby Indian restaurant. Sunday's attendance was slightly down, at twenty-five members. The first speaker was Joe Boling on collecting world counterfeit notes, with about seventy examples that circulated through the audience. It being Remembrance Day (Veterans Day for US readers), during the question period at the end of the talk we paused for a minute of silence in honor of those who have gone before us in service to their countries. The next speaker was Frank Robinson on national treasury notes of Brazil. He explained the numbering system used for Brazilian emissions, consisting of an estampa (printing), a series (block), and a serial number. Using a PowerPoint briefing and a PC video projector, he showed charts and notes outlining the compositions of the many series (not the same series just mentioned) of Brazilian notes from imperial days to recent times. Ian Yarde followed with a talk on the notes of The Gambia, using an overhead projector and color vu-graph transparencies (not cheap, but more economical than a video projector, which Mr. Robinson had fortunately been able to borrow). Stephen Dowsett's talk was about Equatorial Guinea. Readers may recall the African swimmer at the Sydney Olympics who barely finished his heat, swimming alone after his heat competitors had withdrawn for various reasons. Apparently Eric the Eel is much improved and has returned to international competition. Stephen's chance notice of an article about Eric in a local newspaper sparked him to research and collect the notes of Eric's home, Eq. Guinea. It is an interesting series, switching back and forth between Spanish and British printers before the currency was abolished in favor of the West African franc. After lunch (during which the judges met to complete their selections of winners) and another session of new acquisitions, John Pettit spoke about current conditions in the banknote market, based on his 2001 travels to Hong Kong, Singapore, the US, Germany, and the UK (and of course including Australia). He mentioned that the impending conversion to the euro does not seem to be bringing choice older material into the market. Trevor Wilkin completed the schedule of speakers with a talk on notes of Northern Ireland, where there are still several commercial banks that issue their own notes (as in Scotland). He passed around scores of notes from these fairly obscure banks, some of them using the most modern technology for counterfeit deterrence. Joe Boling then announced the exhibit winners. Honorable mention certificates went to Frank Robinson (treasury notes of Brazil), Ian Yarde (notes of Afghanistan), and host Stephen Prior (British banks in China). The third place cup went to David White for "Banknotes of Biafra"; the second place cup to Trevor Wilkin for "Siege Notes"; and the Amon Carter award (cup and US$75 honorarium) to Peter Symes for "Banknotes of the Maldives." David White also won the special cup for the best exhibitor from the state of Victoria (a handsome perpetual trophy that is not allowed to leave the state). Next was the paper money quiz, twenty-five questions about obscure aspects of banknote numismatics. This was won by Stephen Prior (twenty-three correct), who selected a mini-keg of beer from the prize table. Trevor Wilkin and Paul Neumann tied at nineteen correct; after winning a coin toss, Paul selected a coffee-table banknote book and Trevor was left with the last merit prize, a massive book on Coca-Cola collectibles. All remaining participants' quiz numbers were placed in a bowl, from which Collin Brinkmann's name was selected to receive a consolation prize, $25 worth of notes from Ian Yarde's stock. Joe Boling thanked the chapters for the invitation that he had received to attend the convention (yes, without low airfares the trip would not have been made, but without the invitation it would not have been considered), and complimented the members for their fine talks, exhibits, and fellowship. The co-chairs extended thanks to persons who had worked to organize the meeting, among them Ian Yarde and Tony James for the facility, David White for the souvenir cards and certificates, Trevor Wilkin, Paul Neumann, and others for conducting the auction, Don Cleveland for obtaining the trophies, the several judges, and others I failed to record (such as those who transported and stored exhibit cases, arranged the lunches, organized the dinner, and so forth). No convention succeeds without many willing hands assisting. The meeting closed with distribution of certificates of appreciation to several members (most of them present) who have advanced the IBNS's objectives since the Australian chapters were formed. These are to recognize hard workers during this, the Society's 40th year. ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- I had an interesting experience last evening. I spoke at a local women's civic organization on women and numismatics. The presentation was OK, nothing too special. Those in attendance were most intested in the US Sac/"golden" dollar and even the Susie B. dollars which I took to the event in great quantity. The amazing thing was what happened after the presentation. I had been introduced as the author of serveral books and was asked to display some. I had a few copies of Remembered in the trunk (what did you expect) so took them in. With 14 women in attendance, I sold four books. Full price, no questions about discount, just full payment! At first I figured that it must have been my muscular body. Then wavy locks came to mind, but I discounted that one quickly. Pleasing personality was the best possiblity before I had to come to grip with the fact that they simply liked the book! ============================================== Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Editor, Fred, After reading MPCGrams 480/4.483 and485 I checked the notes I have that were discussed and saw some differences from what is listed in WWII Remembered. So I'm sending the information in case it is of interest to anyone. I have the following notes: Malta SB-4204a 2/6 Shilling Pace 13-9-39 #A2-671010 Malta SB-4204b 2/6 Shilling Cuschieri nd #A2-942569 Ceylon SB-1221j Rupee 1-3-49 Block B5 (rouletted edge) Ceylon SB-1221j Rupee 1-3-49 Block B8 (straight edge) Ceylon SB-1222e 2 Rupee 12-7-44 Block E23 Ceylon SB-1223f 5 Rupee 26-6-45 Block G33 Ceylon SB-1224? 10 Rupee 1-6-48 Block J44 Hope this is of interest. Ron Waddell Dear Ron, This is FUN. Possibly some more readers will check their notes and we can fill this chart in! Frankly, we are looking for these little corrections/additions to Remembered as we think about a new edition! Editor Dear Editor, Thanks for the great update data concerning the Ceylon notes.......but I was wondering.... You mentioned that Leo found a Blk #70 for the #1221-g listing and that the correct book listing of block # should be #23 thru #70. Did you mean #63 thru #70? Just checking........ Should the heading for this Ceylon section on page 206 be rupee instead of cents? PK6 Dear Mr. 6, Yes, yes. Editor Gramsters, I made it to Tokyo and am now typing this letter in my wife's apartment. This is the first time I have seen the apartment and it is real nice. I am going to figure out how I can come over here about once every two or three months. Now I have to find the numismatic dealers, collectors and flea markets. Howard A. Daniel III ================================================ 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. ---------------------------------------------------- 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, Nick Schrier, Richard Freyser, Tom Koch, Mark Watson, Bill Yanchick, Doug Bell, Sam Feeback, Bruce Potter, Elmer Smith, Marv Mericle, Wes and Rod Hardy, Marcus Turner, Fred Schwan {running total 23}] 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) general events will return soon --------------------------------------------------- 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 Spectacular Nazi anti English-American handbill featuring a color illustration of a 5 franc AMC note (face and back). This is SB 161 as illustrated on page 280 of WWII Remembered. In addition to other amazing and wonderful things, somehow the Nazis knew about the Forbes mark on the notes and removed it from the version on this leaflet! AU if there is such a thing as a grade for leaflets like this: $295. Confirm with fredschwan@yahoo.com. All types of payment accepted, paypal preferred using the above email address. Germany 1 pfennig to 2 Marks Army issues page 479 SB 142-147 EF-UNC $85.00 postpaid insured for domestic delivery. 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 or sale in the above section. 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