Status: U Return-Path: Received: from mail.papermoneyworld.net ([207.3.91.49]) by payne.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id u2sduk.qgk.37kbi16 for ; Sat, 29 Dec 2001 16:38:28 -0500 (EST) Subject: MPC GRAM Precedence: bulk Sender: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net From: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net (List Server) Date: Sat, 29 Dec 101 15:07:38 CST Message-Id: <10112291507.AA2015D636@mail.papermoneyworld.net> Repy-To: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 18:44:06 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 526 ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 526 Saturday, December 29, 2001 Patriot Bonds Are Here >From David Klinger You can see the new Prtriot Bonds and obtain other information from the government web site: www.savingsbonds.gov These bonds are not redesigns - rather they are simply Series EE bonds with an overprint. Bummer! ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- As uninspiring as the patriot bonds are (they are), it is nevertheless wonderful to have a tangible numismatic artifact of the war. Remember, please get your 2002 predictions in. ============================================= Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Dear Editor and General Factorum: As you and readers are aware, I am one of several MPC aficionados that make presentations at their local coin clubs in the interests of stimulating interest in military numismatics. I am planning to do a "show and tell" at our next meeting. My subject is Joint Issues in Allied Occupied Countries. More specifically, the six issues of AMC, as discussed in WWII Remembered. I have two requests. First, does anyone have any additional information on the Allied Military kroner Currency beyond that discussed on page 289? Second, does anyone have a kroner note that I could buy or borrow for my presentation? This is something of a mystery series and I could use a little more information Thanks, Warner wtalso@aol.com Dear Warner, We could talk for many hours about the kroner issue. It is wonderful. The problem is that in the many hours, we would not say anything that is not in the book; This is an area of definite need for research. Editor Dear Editor, My wife told me last night that I have a serious addiction regarding mpc, chits, etc. According to her I need a 12 step program or something. Please tell me that there is no 12 step program to cure this malady. TomK Dear Tom, Yes, your wife is exactly correct. You can tell her that you will be well cared for her. We have our own 12-step counselor—Gary Hicks has led us in this way and will continue to do so. Of course Gary is an interesting choice. He has experienced the “problem,” but it is debatable if he has kicked the habit! 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, Fred Schwan {running total 25}] [missing “old” Festers: Dan Swartz, Leo May, Al Glaser, 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: 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 ==================================================== 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! We can and will have it to the printer before Christmas! 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 World War II Remembered, the bible of military money collecting. $69 from the publisher. Email fred@papermoneyworld.net. 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@papermoneyworld.net critic: Harold Kroll - MPCKid@papermoneyworld.net 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. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com