Status: U Return-Path: Received: from mail.papermoneyworld.net ([207.3.91.49]) by kendall.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id u083nn.9eb.37kbi2i for ; Tue, 27 Nov 2001 17:08:55 -0500 (EST) Subject: MPC GRAM Precedence: bulk Sender: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net From: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net (List Server) Date: Tue, 27 Nov 101 15:20:23 CDT Message-Id: <10111271520.AA1AB8269E@mail.papermoneyworld.net> Reply-To: mpcgram@mail.papermoneyworld.net Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 06:29:41 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 496 tue Reply-To: mpcgram@mail.papermoneyworld.net ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 496 Tuesday, November 27, 2001 Post Turkey Treats by Joe Boling I spent Thanksgiving weekend in Toledo with a large contingent of family (no, we have no roots here--it's just where my former wife happens to be working and is centrally located). Fred came over for a few hours today. Among the items he brought for my delectation is a foreign trade payment certificate in a variety that we had not seen when we wrote SB. It is from the second design series (this one is a 5 cent piece), but with a serial number of six sans-serif numerals preceded by a sans-serif "T." The paper is correct for the second design series--rough, with numerous pulp fiber and chip inclusions. The printing color is gray-green. Neither the color nor the serial number format is known to me in any other FTPC issue. I understand that Ski has the booklet cover and two additional chits from this booklet, which was originally purchased from a Smythe auction. Because the serial number is T000697 I facetiously said to Fred "If this had one more leading zero, I would call it a replacement booklet." It clearly has a different SN font and format from other FTPCs that we know about. I cannot think of any better reason for it to have been prepared when the remainder of the second series and all of the third series have the standard font and format. Ski, is there anything on the booklet cover that seems out of the ordinary for these issues? Was it issued in Tokyo? Is there a date? The fact that colors of FTPC were changed every 5000 books would seem to militate against this being a replacement. On the other hand, since there seems to have been no effort to make a specific color circulate in a defined area or for a limited time, I assume that all colors (and designs) circulated simultaneously. In that case, a run of 1000 books in an odd color could well have been used for other- than-normal issue. Whether as replacements or for some other purpose remains to be learned. (Other purposes could be for VIPs or diplomats who were not required to purchase the books, or for transients who were not required to exchange their currencies for MPC but who needed some access to military stores, transportation, or communications facilities). I'm not suggesting that ANY of these is an explanation for this anomalous variety; do any readers have other information or ideas? ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- When I arrived at Louise Boling's house (Joe's ex where he was staying in Toledo) yesterday. Joe was trying to reconcile to the cent the sale of notes via the summer Money Company auction, Gram advertising, and other sources. I was amused because I was (am) trying to get him to estimate various expenses from several decades to offset some the profits. I want him to estimate to the nearest most liberal ten thousand dollars! This is a perfect description of the often recognized (and sometimes described here in the Gram) differences between us. The FTPC points it out too. I love the certificate that he describes above. It was something of an adventure obtaining it then sharing the partial booklet with Ski. However, I have to admit, that in the few years that I have owned it, I have never studied it in the detail that Joe did in the first few minutes of seeing it. He is correct. This is a very interesting piece. I will admit that I was drawn by the serial number prefix. These have not been seen in the past, but the paper and other aspects never occurred to me! Joe had a few things for me to. I will try to get around to describing them in the next few days. On the other hand, I still have not finished describing the London find! ============================================== Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Editor, Going through some old World Coins magazines for PI info and in the JULY 1975 edition was an extensive article (8 pages), The Legal Aspects of Military Currency, by Richard A Banyai He also listed 16 references back to 1942. I assume you have it but thought it was worth noting to you. Thanks, Ray Czahor Cookie Jar Collectibles Dear Ray, Richard Banyai is one of the great names in military money research. From my point of view he was also more than a little mysterious himself. Anyway, I think that the list of references that you quote would be a worthy Gram article! If you would send it (electroincially) we will run it as a reprint with credit to Mr. Banyai, World Coins, and you. Thanks for thinking of your Gram. 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. ---------------------------------------------------- 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. 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