Status: U Return-Path: Received: from mail.papermoneyworld.net ([207.3.91.49]) by niles.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id u02q0m.5cq.37kbi1o for ; Sun, 25 Nov 2001 16:52:22 -0500 (EST) Subject: MPC GRAM Precedence: bulk Sender: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net From: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net (List Server) Date: Sun, 25 Nov 101 15:20:23 CDT Message-Id: <10111251520.AA106B6C24@mail.papermoneyworld.net> Reply-To: mpcgram@mail.papermoneyworld.net Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 09:26:23 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 494 Reply-To: mpcgram@mail.papermoneyworld.net ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 494 Sunday, November 25, 2001 More on Propaganda Notes in Afghanistan by Herb Freidman I was told that a recent edition of the Sunday Times mentioned American propaganda text on air dropped Afghan bank notes. I saw a photocopy of the note and it appears to be Afghanistan P-58. I must point out that it may be that the reporter was incorrect. The note shown has a large amount of text on the face which might appear to be propaganda. In fact, ALL the Afghan notes from that series contains official text. I hope that there was some other message on the other side of the note that was not shown, but if the author thinks that the writing on the front of the bank note was propaganda, he is sadly mistaken. At any rate, until we know more, I will go along with the author and hope that he has some inside information that we lack. Does anyone have a translation of the text on the face of the Afghan notes of this series? ________________ The latest IBNS Journal has my article on the commemorative bank notes of/for the Azad Hind movement. I did a quick read and only see two typos. The title of the Independence Bank appears a paragraph too low which places a bank note from the Bank of Independent in the wrong section, and my Email address got all screwed up. If that is the extent of the typos, I am quite satisfied. The next issue should have my article on Korean War forgeries, and if I can talk Steve Feller into it, perhaps a short piece on a German bank note with Arabic text on the back. ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- Well, we seem to have found a new way to confuse the Gram (and Gramsters) with the mailing of 492 and 493 together. We were not trying to save to postage--hey, that might be a good idea. No, we are still just working out the bugs on this automailer. We are sorry about any confusion or other problems. Do be aware however that at the end of 492 is 493 just in case you did not go down that far! ============================================== Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Dear Editor, Hope this is you and hope all is well with you and your family. Certainly glad that the Broncos and the Browns are NOT playing this year. I've been getting the MPC Gram recently and when I have time, it's a great read. Also the MPC Grams that I receive are all dated 12/31/1969 in my browser's window, although when I open them up, they have the correct date. It's no big deal, just a tidbit of info. Bill Dear Bill, The 1969 Grams are rare. You might want to put some of them in your next mail bid sale! Ok, we really do not know why that happens. It is part of the growth pain with this new system. ================================================ 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}] Three airports are reasonably available for the Fest. In order of proximity they are: Toledo Cleveland Detroit (Metro) All three are reasonable. If you can arrive early enough AND coordinate it well ahead, every attempt will be made to pick you up at the airport to save on rental cars. Festers are encouraged to corridnate among themselves for rides. We will also run notices in the Gram and, finally, we will try to coordinate for Festers to run pickups from Fest central. 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 Beautiful gem unc MPC Series 692 $10 with nice even margins and great corners. This note is from the 1986 ANA sale in Milwaukee. I know this because the tag is still attached to the holder. Obvously, only one available, $835, confirm with fredschwan@yahoo.com. 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. 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. In the case of contributors, the copyright is protected on behalf of the creators. 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