Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web12703.mail.yahoo.com ([216.136.173.240]) by hazard.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id u4qv66.pf2.37kb01i for ; Tue, 22 Jan 2002 09:52:54 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20020122145252.12295.qmail@web12703.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [64.12.102.53] by web12703.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 22 Jan 2002 06:52:52 PST Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 06:52:52 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 536/3 To: mpcgram@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="0-55507543-1011711172=:9699" --0-55507543-1011711172=:9699 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 536 Tuesday January 22, 2002 Planchette Madness(?) By Joe Boling I received a batch of position 8 notes today (7 January--this has been sitting awhile waiting for the gram to get back on the air) from Ed Hoffman. As I was examining them, I noted the proliferation of planchettes in some of them, such as the 591 $10 and 692 $20. I didn't remember having seen so many planchettes in MPC previously, so I started looking at the rest of today's notes from Ed and the other position 8 notes that I have (now totaling 38 pieces). One new piece is an AU 461 5c. I was amazed to find NONE in it. After thorough examination, I eventually found only two blue planchettes in the entire note. I was also surprised to find a faint laid pattern in the paper--the first time I have noticed that in an MPC (it would not be visible in a well- circulated piece). I also have a 541 5c with only three pink and one blue planchettes in it. It makes one expect that eventually one would find a note with no planchettes; I wonder what kind of allowance was in the production specs to provide for that eventuality. It is also plain that the planchettes are not uniform. Particularly in series 472, the planchettes are noticeably smaller than in other series, and many are not round. Some have wedges cut from them; others are crescents; and some are simply irregular. In series 591 and 692, I find some quite large planchettes that look like blobs instead of round discs. In series 461 I find planchette fragments and in series 681 fragments and variable sizes of planchettes within the same note. Obviously the next question is: when there are multiple printings, do the planchettes vary consistently? I don't have enough pieces to say. And who cares, anyway? Since we have serial number data to define the several printings, do we need any physical information that might be discovered in the notes? Maybe not; at this time of night, my imagination is not running overtime devising potential new varieties in the MPC series. But five years ago we really had no clue regarding the extent of the multiple printings. Someone who has stacks of notes (such as those collecting full position sets) should take some time to delve into these physical characteristics. If a pattern emerges that does not conform to what we already know, then there is probably something we DON'T know waiting to be described. Stolen Material By Brad Peacock To all readers. On Jan 20th on the way back from the Houston money show, my good dealer friend Bob Reed stopped off in Baton Rouge to visit with his daughter. While he was visiting his daughter for a short time, some individual(s) broke into the bays of his coach and stole some merchandise. Whether they followed him from Houston or it was a spur of the moment theft I don't know. I don't have all the details yet. It appears to mostly have been jewelry and some coins. Bob has made up a list of some things that were stolen and I would appreciate everyone being on the lookout for his property. The list can be found here http://home.swbell.net/bp22/rrcoin/rrcoin.htm along with information on how to reach him. ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- Both feature stores today are important. Well, I suppose they are always important. Anyway, as bad as the news of stolen numismatic material is, the Gram is the ideal place to distribute information about such incidents. While our subscription list is relatively small (about 375), we are FAST. Thanks for Brad for making the report and everyone for Joe Boling is correct in that not much study has been done of MPC paper. I was going to gloat and point out that for the first time the paper manufacturers are listed in the new (almost finished) MPC book. Decided to have a look at how we did it and found that the included information is incomplete and inconsistently presented! Gad. The safest answer would be to remove the information that is there until we can provide it uniformly, but I will risk the criticism of a few to at least provide some of the info. The paper for most of the early series was manufactured by the Keith Paper Company. Unfortunately this company seems to have gone with Forbes and Tudor Press to the scrap pile. Phil Goldstein did some research on Keith, but was unsuccessful. This is an area for possible additional research. ============================================= Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Dear Esteemed Editor, I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of articles and items about military financial pieces in Coin World newspaper, and in some other numismatic periodicals. One column that you might have missed is "The Joys of Collecting" by Q. David Bowers with the title of "How many are there?, Number of paper money dealers debatable" in the January 21, and another of his column's in the January 14 issue shows "Hawaii" overprinted on a one dollar note. The subject of the January 21 column is interesting but the illustration of a cover of "Paper Money," the official journal of the Society of Paper Money Collectors is more interesting. It has a man showing a woman his "short snorter." No, I am not being my usual obscene self. The article's title is "Remember Pearl Harbor, WWII Left Us Short Snorters." The journal appears to be its most recent issue and is dated November/December 2001. Did one of our Gramsters write this article, any see this issue, and was the article informative and accurate? Howard A. Daniel III Dear Short Reader, So how many paper money dealers are there? Editor Dear Editor, Dear Fred, I am off tomorrow morning for Japan and then Korea. Will be attending the annual auction in Atami, a hot springs resort south of Tokyo and Yokohama. This is a yearly event and the auction takes place for an entire day with dealers from all over Japan in attendance. From Japan I'll go to Korea and see what goodies can be found there. Will keep you and the gram posted. Thanks, Mike Cummings Dear Mike, Thanks for this lead to your reports from Asia. We look forward to insights and observations from the auction and your other adventures too. 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, Gene Ryanwood, Al Glaser, Ian Marshall, Carlson Chambliss, Ray Bows, Fred Schwan {running total 28}] [missing "old" Festers: Dan Swartz, Leo May, Kevin Maloy (did I forget someone?), come on guys, give us your reservation] 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 coordinate 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. 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 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 marcus@papermoneyworld.net or 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 Joel Shafer Ed Hoffman Howard A. Daniel, III Keith and Sue Bauman ==================================================== 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 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 (810) 262-1514 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) 604-9225 cjc-pi@home.com Currency Dealer Newsletter (310) 515-7369 Cygnet Charters (419) 734-2422 David F. Cieniewicz (205) 852-7015 Graded Currency (602) 440-0442 (602) 494-9103 sales@gradedcurrency.com Guido Crapanzano 39-2-8056228 39-2-4459856 Ray Czahor (301) 604-9225 cjc-pi@home.com Doric Coins & Currency (508) 699-2266 (508) 643-1154 FUN (407) 321-8747 Great Lakes Bank Note Company (800) 793-0683 David Cieniewicz (256) 852-7015 Mike Cummings (863) 603-9899 (863) 603-9880 Great Lakes Bank Note Company (419) 732-6683 International Bank Note Society Essie Kashani (909) 627-3996 (909) 627-2776 kashani10@aol.com Great Lakes Bank Note Company (419) 732-6683 Lyn Knight (800) 243-5211 Krause Publications (715) 445-2214 (715) 445-4087 bnr@krause.com Harold Kroll (251) 421-0387 HARBONS@AOL.com Leo May (305) 271-8391 LeoMayent@aol.com Ian Marshall (416)-445-0286 (416) 445-0286 iam@total.net Memphis Coin Club (901) 757-2515 MPCGram (419) 732-6683 MPCGram@Yahoo.com Bob Reed (504) 361-5684 Fred Schwan (419) 732-6683 David Seelye (716) 594-1987 (716) 594-2311 R. M. Smythe (800) 622-1880 (212) 908-4047 Military Trader (800) 334-7165 Fred Schwan (419) 732-6683 (419) 732-6683 FredSchwan@Yahoo.com Richie Self (318) 868-9077 Mel Steinberg & Son (415) 453-9750 (415) 457-4432 melsteinberg@mindspring.com Scott Winslow Associates (603) 472-7040 (603) 472-8773 scott@scottwinslow.com George Warner (307) 672-3700 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. SPECIAL NOTICE We are in a mad final push to complete the fourth edition of our MPC bible! The resources section is one of the major areas where work is needed. Place your advertisement now! If you ordered an ad in the past and we have not spoken about it recently, please confirm. This is your chance to get your message to thousands of collectors and dealers world wide. With an advertisement in The Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates you will receive many extras (these may change over time): listing in the Hot Contact List every month in the Bank Note Reporter, in the book itself, at papermoneyworld and probably right here in the Gram. Here is what is available: Inside back cover, one spot $1900* Last page $1700 Full page in resources section $750 Three quarter page $550 Half page $500 Quarter page $400 *full color available for this position. Monthly payment option available. Make your reservation now! FOR SALE Your advertisement of material for sale (related to military money collecting) will be accepted for this section at no charge as a public service. 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 –ski@prodigy.net critic: Harold Kroll – HARBONS@aol.com fact checker: Warner Talso 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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MPC Gram

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Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics

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Series 003-Number 536 Tuesday January 22, 2002

Planchette Madness(?)

By Joe Boling

I received a batch of position 8 notes today (7 January--this has been sitting awhile waiting for the gram to get back on the air) from Ed Hoffman. As I was examining them, I noted the proliferation of planchettes in some of them, such as the 591 $10 and 692 $20. I didn't remember having seen so many planchettes in MPC previously, so I started looking at the rest of today's notes from Ed and the other position 8 notes that I have (now totaling 38 pieces).

One new piece is an AU 461 5c. I was amazed to find NONE in it. After thorough examination, I eventually found only two blue planchettes in the entire note. I was also surprised to find a faint laid pattern in the paper--the first time I have noticed that in an MPC (it would not be visible in a well- circulated piece). I also have a 541 5c with only three pink and one blue planchettes in it. It makes one expect that eventually one would find a note with no planchettes; I wonder what kind of allowance was in the production specs to provide for that eventuality.

It is also plain that the planchettes are not uniform. Particularly in series 472, the planchettes are noticeably smaller than in other series, and many are not round. Some have wedges cut from them; others are crescents; and some are simply irregular. In series 591 and 692, I find some quite large planchettes that look like blobs instead of round discs. In series 461 I find planchette fragments and in series 681 fragments and variable sizes of planchettes within the same note. Obviously the next question is: when there are multiple printings, do the planchettes vary consistently?

I don't have enough pieces to say. And who cares, anyway? Since we have serial number data to define the several printings, do we need any physical information that might be discovered in the notes? Maybe not; at this time of night, my imagination is not running overtime devising potential new varieties in the MPC series. But five years ago we really had no clue regarding the extent of the multiple printings.

Someone who has stacks of notes (such as those collecting full position sets) should take some time to delve into these physical characteristics. If a pattern emerges that does not conform to what we already know, then there is probably something we DON'T know waiting to be described.

 

Stolen Material

By Brad Peacock

To all readers. On Jan 20th on the way back from the Houston money show, my good dealer friend Bob Reed stopped off in Baton Rouge to visit with his daughter. While he was visiting his daughter for a short time, some individual(s) broke into the bays of his coach and stole some merchandise. Whether they followed him from Houston or it was a spur of the moment theft I don't know. I don't have all the details yet. It appears to mostly have been jewelry and some coins. Bob has made up a list of some things that were stolen and I would appreciate everyone being on the lookout for his property. The list can be found here http://home.swbell.net/bp22/rrcoin/rrcoin.htm along with information on how to reach him.

==============================================

Editorial

----------------------------------------------

Both feature stores today are important. Well, I suppose they are always important. Anyway, as bad as the news of stolen numismatic material is, the Gram is the ideal place to distribute information about such incidents. While our subscription list is relatively small (about 375), we are FAST. Thanks for Brad for making the report and everyone for

Joe Boling is correct in that not much study has been done of MPC paper. I was going to gloat and point out that for the first time the paper manufacturers are listed in the new (almost finished) MPC book. Decided to have a look at how we did it and found that the included information is incomplete and inconsistently presented! Gad. The safest answer would be to remove the information that is there until we can provide it uniformly, but I will risk the criticism of a few to at least provide some of the info.

The paper for most of the early series was manufactured by the Keith Paper Company. Unfortunately this company seems to have gone with Forbes and Tudor Press to the scrap pile. Phil Goldstein did some research on Keith, but was unsuccessful. This is an area for possible additional research.

=============================================

Mail Call

----------------------------------------------

Dear Esteemed Editor,

I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of articles and items about military financial pieces in Coin World newspaper, and in some other numismatic periodicals. One column that you might have missed is "The Joys of Collecting" by Q. David Bowers with the title of "How many are there?, Number of paper money dealers debatable" in the January 21, and another of his column's in the January 14 issue shows "Hawaii" overprinted on a one dollar note. The subject of the January 21 column is interesting but the illustration of a cover of "Paper Money," the official journal of the Society of Paper Money Collectors is more interesting. It has a man showing a woman his "short snorter." No, I am not being my usual obscene self. The article's title is "Remember Pearl Harbor, WWII Left Us Short Snorters." The journal appears to be its most recent issue and is dated November/December 2001. Did one of our Gramsters write this article, any see this issue, and was the article informative and accurate?

Howard A. Daniel III

Dear Short Reader,

So how many paper money dealers are there?

Editor

Dear Editor,

Dear Fred, I am off tomorrow morning for Japan and then Korea. Will be attending the annual auction in Atami, a hot springs resort south of Tokyo and Yokohama. This is a yearly event and the auction takes place for an entire day with dealers from all over Japan in attendance. From Japan I'll go to Korea and see what goodies can be found there. Will keep you and the gram posted.

Thanks,

Mike Cummings

Dear Mike,

Thanks for this lead to your reports from Asia. We look forward to insights and observations from the auction and your other adventures too.

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, Gene Ryanwood, Al Glaser, Ian Marshall, Carlson Chambliss, Ray Bows, Fred Schwan {running total 28}] [missing "old" Festers: Dan Swartz, Leo May, Kevin Maloy (did I forget someone?), come on guys, give us your reservation]

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 coordinate 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.

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 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 marcus@papermoneyworld.net or

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

Joel Shafer

Ed Hoffman

Howard A. Daniel, III

Keith and Sue Bauman

====================================================

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

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 (810) 262-1514

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) 604-9225 cjc-pi@home.com

Currency Dealer Newsletter (310) 515-7369

Cygnet Charters (419) 734-2422

David F. Cieniewicz (205) 852-7015

Graded Currency (602) 440-0442 (602) 494-9103 sales@gradedcurrency.com

Guido Crapanzano 39-2-8056228 39-2-4459856

Ray Czahor (301) 604-9225 cjc-pi@home.com

Doric Coins & Currency (508) 699-2266 (508) 643-1154

FUN (407) 321-8747

Great Lakes Bank Note Company (800) 793-0683

David Cieniewicz (256) 852-7015

Mike Cummings (863) 603-9899 (863) 603-9880

Great Lakes Bank Note Company (419) 732-6683

International Bank Note Society

Essie Kashani (909) 627-3996 (909) 627-2776 kashani10@aol.com

Great Lakes Bank Note Company (419) 732-6683

Lyn Knight (800) 243-5211

Krause Publications (715) 445-2214 (715) 445-4087 bnr@krause.com

Harold Kroll (251) 421-0387 HARBONS@AOL.com

Leo May (305) 271-8391 LeoMayent@aol.com

Ian Marshall (416)-445-0286 (416) 445-0286 iam@total.net

Memphis Coin Club (901) 757-2515

MPCGram (419) 732-6683 MPCGram@Yahoo.com

Bob Reed (504) 361-5684

Fred Schwan (419) 732-6683

David Seelye (716) 594-1987 (716) 594-2311

R. M. Smythe (800) 622-1880 (212) 908-4047

Military Trader (800) 334-7165

Fred Schwan (419) 732-6683 (419) 732-6683 FredSchwan@Yahoo.com

Richie Self (318) 868-9077

Mel Steinberg & Son (415) 453-9750 (415) 457-4432 melsteinberg@mindspring.com

Scott Winslow Associates (603) 472-7040 (603) 472-8773 scott@scottwinslow.com

George Warner (307) 672-3700

 

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.

SPECIAL NOTICE

We are in a mad final push to complete the fourth edition of our MPC bible! The resources section is one of the major areas where work is needed. Place your advertisement now! If you ordered an ad in the past and we have not spoken about it recently, please confirm.

This is your chance to get your message to thousands of collectors and dealers world wide. With an advertisement in The Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates you will receive many extras (these may change over time): listing in the Hot Contact List every month in the Bank Note Reporter, in the book itself, at papermoneyworld and probably right here in the Gram.

Here is what is available:

Inside back cover, one spot $1900*

Last page $1700

Full page in resources section $750

Three quarter page $550

Half page $500

Quarter page $400

*full color available for this position. Monthly payment option available. Make your reservation now!

FOR SALE

Your advertisement of material for sale (related to military money collecting) will be accepted for this section at no charge as a public service.

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 –ski@prodigy.net

critic: Harold Kroll – HARBONS@aol.com

fact checker: Warner Talso

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. Please send all correspondence regarding the gram to MPCgram@yahoo.com. Thank you very much for your participation.


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