Status: U Return-Path: Received: from mail.papermoneyworld.net ([207.3.91.49]) by hazard.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id u2n5je.cil.37kb01i for ; Thu, 27 Dec 2001 16:45:18 -0500 (EST) Subject: MPC GRAM Precedence: bulk Sender: mpcgramsender-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net From: mpcgramsender-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net (List Server) Date: Thu, 27 Dec 101 15:07:37 CST Message-Id: <10112271507.AA15C91B3A@mail.papermoneyworld.net> Repy-To: mpcgramsender-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:09:02 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 527 ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 524 Thursday, December 27, 2001 YMCA vouchers By Tom Warburton I was interested in Skis recollection of a conversation re !/6th Mark Vouchers. I have three. These vouchers are exactly the same size as the Low denomination Allied Military notes and have a border design that copies the notes.They are only printed on one side in a single color. The body contains the value and the name of the issuing canteen. "Valid only at" Mine are YMCA canteen Herford & Bad Salzuflen. Empire Club Salzuflen. Toc H Restaurant, Krefelden Hof Suchteln. They were presumable introduce during the time when the Mark was the common currency, The BAFVs were introduced on 1st August 1946. I arrived in Hamburg on 8th August 1946 but have no recollection of any currency problems. There was a flourishing black market with an established rate for cigarettes and coffee beans, I don't think anyone ever changed BFVS into Marks Although there were BAFV brown laminate tokens issued for 1 penny and 1/2 penny for use in service establishments. The canteen vouchers Discussed above must have still been used valid only in the issuing canteen for items as small as a cup of tea. This is born out by the fact that my service memorabilia contained one although I cannot remember the details of their use and was not a collector of paper money until many years later. YMCA in London do not have any archives. I'm about to try Toc H. Has anyone else got any information? Seasons Greeting to all! "Patriot Bonds" available by Joe Boling According to the 31 December Coin World (page 2), Series EE bonds overprinted PATRIOT BOND in the upper right corner went on sale 11 December. The proceeds of the sale of these specially marked bonds "are not earmarked for a specific purpose but will contribute to the federal government's overall effort to fight the war on global terrorism, according to Treasury officials." I read this as meaning that the money will go right into the general fund without distinction. The overprinting was accomplished on departmental authority, without waiting for Congress to pass enabling or prescriptive legislation. ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- Partriot bonds! We look forward to confirmation of the first of these new issues. We especially look forward to seeing one. We are somewhat disappointed at the simplicity of the issue, but excited nonetheless. .============================================= Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Dear Gram, In your glossary, you left out essay or essai. Gene Hessler Dear Gene, Good one, thanks. Guess we should have been able to count on your for that one! Basically essaies for MPC exist only in the BEP archives. The one exception is the mysterious version of the Series 692 $1. The fact that the colors are different than issued probably qualify this as an essay. We have discussed this issue somewhat in the past, but will be happy to see more commentary on it. Editor Hi is there something wrong with my computer? I got a dec 26 date on my GRAM!!!! Nick ================================================ 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 Ireland Currach 1 pence, 6 pence, 1 shilling, 2 shilling Campbell 5550-5553 EF set of 4 $300.00 postpaid insured for domestic delivery. Austria IRO 1 Unit Campbell 7360 VF $250.00 postpaid insured for domestic delivery. coinman@rochester.rr.com WANTED Collectors may submit lists of items wanted for their collections for listing here. 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