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MPC Gram
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Covering the entire World of Military Numismatics
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Series 003-Number 569,
Any Bonds Today?, by Beth Py-Lieberman
Reviewed by Howard A. Daniel III
The February 2002 issue of the Smithsonian magazine has an illustrated article
about World War II War Bonds. The article is well written, but one of the best
parts are the sources of the posters. Maybe they have some not illustrated that
actually show some war bonds or they have the war bonds too. For those
collectors of War Bonds, a visit to the Northwestern University Library,
Fest Picture Posted, Wanted
By Doug Bell
Photographs from Fest III are posted at papermoneyworld. Please see the link
below. We would like to post more photos from the Fest as well as other
interesting images. Please send them to doug@papermoneyworld.net.
www.papermoneyworld.net/usmpc/fest2002.htm
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Editorial
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Gram 568 was sent from
It turns out that one of the big problems that held us up was the Yahoo Yo Yos
who saw fit to reduce the maximum number of addresses in one file for
broadcasting from 100 to 40. That reduction came at the same time that we were
working on the book, the Fest, and travel arrangements for Chicago etc. Add to
those complexities the problems with my slow modem connection and all too
unreliable Window’s box, and we had a real Gram disaster.
Obviously, many of the “problems” stated above have now passed so among the new
projects and problems, we can work on streamlining the Gram and getting it back
on schedule.
We certainly have plenty to write about and report and know that others do too.
Please, do not be dissuaded from submitting material by the poor performance
over the past few weeks! Send in your material. We need and want it!
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Mail Call
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Dear Gram,
I wanted to take a few minutes and tell you how much I enjoyed the Fest. I
really had a good time.
Sam Feeback
Dear editor,
While at the MPC FEST III, I was given a hand written listing of a Fester's
holdings of MFC series 011. I would like to contact the person, but I neglected
to write his name on his list. Please contact me at coinman@rochester.rr.com
about a note in the list.
David
Dear Editor,
I received a copy of Gram 568/01 & 568/02, both of them are
identical. Now if I'll just receive a copy of Gram 568/03, I'll have individual
copies for me, myself & I.
Ken Berger
Dear Editor,
Many thanks for a great MPC Fest III. As expected, I had a great time, spent a
bit more than I had planned but seems as though I most often do. Thanks to all
the dealers and everyone who participated to make this such an enjoyable event.
To those that did not make it to Fest III you missed out on a great time.
Please sign me up for MPC Fest IV.
Dick Freyser
Hi, Editor!
Gram Numbering.......?? Today I Received Gram #568.
It Is The First Gram, Since Gram #563......
I Am Missing Three Grams....(and a couple marbles).
I Need To Index These....I Need To Stay Up To Date.
Please Send Them To Me.
No Wonder I Didn't Know The Details Of The Auction, At The Fest...
Respect,
Ed
The Indexer
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Departments
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Calendar of events for Gramsters maintained by Howard Daniel,
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Special "MPC" events
March 2002 8-10 - MPCFest III –
June 29 to July 5
W.W.II numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar, July 2002
Session I (June 29 through July 5, 2002)
Session II (Sunday, July 7 through Thursday, July 11, 2002)
general events will return
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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 maturner@indy.rr.com
or
Military Numismatists
c/o Marcus Turner
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
Joel Shafer
Ed Hoffman
Howard A. Daniel, III
Keith and Sue Bauman
Mr. 691
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Hot Contact List
Below is the BNR Press Hot Contact List. This list serves several functions.
Obviously it is an outreach by the dealers listed for your business. Most of
them buy and sell MPC. Others organize shows or publish periodicals. They have
supported the new Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates with
their advertising. They deserve your support and patronage.
Secondly, this is a draft from the book that participating dealers should check
for correctness. Finally, dealers who are not on it and want to can still get
their ads in if they act promptly. Respond to this email or call (419)
732-6683.
We are sorry if the format is a little messed up here in the Gram, we are not
sure of how to fix it!
Hot Contact List
Dealers and resources for collectors
Name/phone/fax/email
Allens (614) 882-3937 (614) 882-0662 info@allens.com
American Coins & Collectibles (800) 865-3562
American Numismatic Association (800) 367-9723 ana@money.org
Bob Baker (713) 864-3122
Ken Barr (408) 272-3247 ken@kenbarr.com
Fred Bart (810) 979-3400
Dick Balbaton (508) 699-2266 (508) 643-1154 RJBalbaton@AOL.com
Keith and Suzanne Bauman (248) 262-1514 tnaksbauman@earthlink.net
Joe Bissell (602) 440-0442 (602) 494-9103
BNR Press (419) 732-6683 (419) 732-6683 fredschwan@yahoo.com
Remy Bourne (800) 789-7070 (763) 789-4747
Ed Carne (614) 882-3937 (614) 882-0662 info@allens.com
Champion Stamp (212) 489-8130 (212) 581-8130
Cookie Jar Collectibles (301)
Ray Czahor (301) 604-9225 cjcpi@comcast.net
Doric Coins & Currency (508) 699-2266 (508) 643-1154
FUN (407) 321-8747
Phil Goldstein (845) 254-MPC1 (6721)IWANTMYMPC@AOL.COM
Great Lakes Bank Note Company (419) 732-6683
David Cieniewicz (25615) 457-4432 melsteinberg@mindspring.com
Scott Winslow Associates (603) 472-7040 (603) 472-8773 scott@scottwinslow.com
George Warner (307) 672-3700
Pam West [44] 0208 641 3224 [44] 0208 641 3224 pamwestbritnotes@compuserve.com
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
Your advertisement of material for sale (related to military money collecting)
will be accepted for this section at no charge as a public service.
Fourth edition Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates by Fred
Schwan shipping about March 5. Order yours now.
Standard edition (400 pages!) $50
Collectors’s Edition (432 pages!) $95
Researchers’ Edition (432 page, 46 produced, limited to availability) $125
All orders plus $4 shipping per order (NOT per book). Send snail mail payment
to BNR Press, 132 E. Second
ALLIED MILITARY CURRENCY FOR
10 SEN A-A F $2 VF $4 AU $5 UNC $6 P-65 50 SEN A-A F $3 VF $5 XF $6 AU $7
P-67a 1 YEN A-A F $1 VF $2 XF $3 AU $4 UNC $5 P-67b 1 YEN B-B VG $8 P-67c 1 YEN
C-C VG $3 F $6 VF $10 XF $15 AU $20 UNC $26 P-67d 1 YEN D-D F $6 VF $10 XF $15
AU $20 UNC $30 P-69a 5 YEN A-A F $3 VF $6 XF $9 AU $12 P-69b 5 YEN B-B UNC $40
P-71 10 YEN A-A F $3 VF $5 XF $7 AU $10 UNC $15 P-73 20 YEN A-A VG $3 F $5 VF
$10 XF $20 AU $30 UNC $40 P-75 100 YEN A-A AU $25 UNC $35 Shipping is $2.50 per
order. If insurance coverage is desired, the cost is extra.
Please confirm availability: hoffman@rabbitbrush.com
MPC for sale:
Series 481 50 Cents 1st printing VG 6.00
Series 481 50 Cents 1st printing F GR 10.00
Series 481 50 Cents 1st printing F 12.50
Series 481 50 Cents 1st printing A.VF 20.00
Series 481 50 Cents 1st printing gr. VF 20.00
Series 481 50 Cents 1st printing VF 25.50
Series 481 50 Cents 1st printing gr A.EF 25.00
Series 481 50 Cents 1st printing EF 50.00
Series 481 50 Cents 1st printing A.UNC 100.00
Series 481 50 Cents 1st printing UNC stain 125.00
Series 481 50 Cents 2nd printing F-VF 15.00
Series 481 50 Cents 2nd print tape damage? VF 10.00
Series 481 50 Cents 2nd printing VF 26.00
Series 481 50 Cents 2nd printing EF 60.00
Series 481 50 Cents 2nd printing A.UNC 100.00
Series 481 50 Cents 3rd printing F 25.00
Series 481 50 Cents 3rd printing VF 75.00
Series 481 50 Cents 3rd printing EF 150.00
Please confirm at 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.
Collector wants All USAFFE and AUSA Free Samar notes All 125th Infantry
Regiment and Markings Guerrilla notes. I am also interested in any and all
Guerilla Municipal issues.
if you have any of this material for sale, advertise it in the Gram
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