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Covering the entire World of Military Numismatics
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Series 003 - Number 600 Saturday - 19 APRIL 2002
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__314 days to Fest IV__
FEATURED ARTICLE
USS Thomas A. Edison - SSBN 610
by Dave Klinger
I have a few more details related to the face design on the Series 681 fractional notes. We all know that the main design is of the submarine USS Thomas A. Edison (SSBN 610).
It was also determined that the photo from which the design was taken was from 1963 as the SUB was leaving Holy Loch Scotland. I posted the note on several web sites asking for more information and have received
several good responses from crew members from the time the photo was taken.
One former crew member, Retired Senior Chief Sonarman Jack Geng identified the unusual sonar dome on the bow as a "Hindsight Sonar" part of the AN/BQR-2 Sonar System. Jack said that it didn't work very well, which is why it was removed soon after this picture was taken.
Also I was able to determine that it was the Gold crew which was aboard when the photo was taken (thanks to Senior Chief Geng and Senior Chief Barbee, also a shipmate from that time.)
What that means is that the man on top of the sail is the CO of the Gold Crew - CDR William Dedrick (photos attached).
Editors note: the Commanding Officer and the "Gold Crew" of a newly built naval vessel, are also called the "Plank Owners" This is because he (and his crew) were on hand for the christening ceremony at the respective shipyard where that vessel was built. After their first tour, or as the navy calls them, roles and missions, they were then relieved for r&r by the "Blue Crew". Then subsequently Gold and Blue crews alternated scheduled operational tours. (reference page 31: "SUBMARINE: a guided tour inside a nuclear warship", by Tom Clancy
You can look at these photos at the following web address:
www.geocities.com/Pentagon/6153/edison.htm
CDR Dedrick
(man on top of the sail)
Series 681 .10 cent note Bureau of Engraving & Printing Artists / Engraving Proof
(compare with color photo - notice sailors on deck and land were removed, but seen in above color photo)
This from Senior Chief Geng:
"CDR Dedrick was my first skipper, and what a fine Commander he was. We all thought the world of him. In fact we called ourselves "Dedricks Tasmanian Devils". When we came back from patrol, we had a large canvas
banner with the cartoon character of the Tasmanian Devil tied onto the sail."
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EDITORIAL
I know AOL users will be able to see these pictures embedded, but I don't know how many other ISP's support embedded images. As with this gram, if successful, we will continue to embed images and list the URL to view the images directly. And on a personal note, and being real keen on submarines, I found the above article really interesting. Thanks David!
Now, in response to my slip up on Gram 591, and Joe Bolings letter concerning such, Ed Beaman was gracious enough to locate the following in MPC Gram archives for me:
Series 472 MPCKid
Series 481 MPCSki
Series 641 David Seeyle (this was changed to Phil Goldstein a day after publication)
Series 651 Marv Mericle
Series 691 and 701 Marcus Turner
I am sure that everyone will agree that we look forward to your comments on these respective series. If you want my commentary/consultation before publication, get the articles done early and send them!" Fred
Now, I have cordially invited Mike Cummings to write a few word on Series 611 which is coming up, as he is fond of the Series 611 $5 note.. I only hope he can find time. Series 661, 681, and 692 are currently unassigned. I know Fred can pick up on one, anyone care to take one on?
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MAIL
CALL
by Howard A. Daniel III
I recently bought two large fireproof safes and am sorting down and placing
hundreds of pieces in holders before stuffing them in the safe. Later, I
will start sorting them down to find the duplicates and others I need to
trade and sell so everything will fit in the safes. Some of the pieces I
have recently rediscovered that might be of interest to you are;
Burma
10C Block BH Pick-11a Cutting error with wide paper at top and "Best Wishes
Nov 20-44 Joe" written on the face.
10R Block D67 Serial 091533 with "Military Administration Of Burma Legal
Tender In Burma Only" overprint.
China
1CGU Block BC Serial 682063 Signature 7 Pick-325d Some of this series was
used as Mil Curr in NVN above 16th parallel while taking the Japanese
surrender after WWII.
Philippines
10P Block 6 Serial 1011011 Pick-111a
Thailand
1B Block 58 Serial 23175 Pick-54a Signature 20
1B 15 February 1943 Lottery Ticket
United States
10C Block/Serial D04213363D Position 23 Series 481 Pick-M23 Cutting error
with wide paper at bottom.
The rest in this week's finds were all non-military and not of interest to
most Gramsters. Remember, the above are not for sale and are just
presented here for anyone's research/knowledge.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2002
ANA Seminar: 29 June to 5 July
W.W. II
numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar, July 2002
Session I
Session II (Sunday, 7 July through Thursday, 11 July, 2002)
general events will return
WESPMEX: 27 - 28 July
Westchester Paper Money Exposition - 175 Dealers
Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY
WESPMEX: 11 - 13 October
Westchester Paper Money Exposition - 100 Dealers
Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY
WESPMEX: 29 November - 1 December
Westchester Paper Money Exposition - 160 Dealers
Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY
2003
CPMX 9: 20 - 23 February,
MPC Fest
IV: 28 Feb - 2 March, Port Clinton, OH
Jack Lippincot, Kevin Maloy, Leo May$$, Fred Schwan, David Seelye, Nick Shrier, Larry Smulczenski, Warner Talso,
Marcus Turner, Tom Warburton
$$ = Paid
Running total: 17ANA: 19-22 March, Charlotte, NC
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SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS
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
or contact
Marcus at:
maturner@indy.rr.com
Donors to 2002 Scholarship Fund:
Dave Amey
Gail
Baker
Keith
and Sue Bauman Ort Cowles
Guido
Crapanzano
Howard
A. Daniel, III
Steve
Feller
Gary
Hicks
Ed Hoffman
Harold
Kroll
Tim
Kyzivat
R.
A. Medina
Leo May
Marv
Mericle
Mr.
691
David
Seelye
Joel Shafer
Neil Shafer
Warner
Talso
Mark
Watson
John & Nancy Wilson
Bill
Yanchick
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HOT CONTACT LIST - DEALER & RESOURCE LIST
They deserve your support and patronage!
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Allens (614) 882-3937 (614) 882-0662 info@allens.com
American Coins & Collectibles (800) 865-3562
American Numismatic Ass'n (800) 367-9723 ana@money.org
Guy Araby (562) 945-7891 (310) 508-0018 guyaraby@earthlink.net
Bob Baker (713) 864-3122
Ken Barr (408) 272-3247 ken@kenbarr.com
Fred Bart (810) 979-3400
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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 cjcpi@comcast.net
Guido Crapanzano [39] 2-8056228 [39] 2-4459856
Currency Dealer Newsletter (310) 515-7369
David F. Cieniewicz (205) 852-7015
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Mike Cummings (863) 603-9899 (863) 603-9880 mpccoin@hotmail.com
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FUN (407) 321-8747
Larry Gibbs (308) 635-7900 oth@prairieweb.com
Philip M. Goldstein (845) 254-MPC1 [6721] iwantmympc@aol.com or MPC Website
Great Lakes Bank Note Company (419) 732-6683
IBNS joeboling@aol.com
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Lowel Horwdel (765) 583-2748 (765) 583-4584 horwdel@inshightbb.com
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MPCGram (419) 732-6683 MPCGram@yahoo.com
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Fred Schwan (419) 732-6683 (419) 732-6683 FredSchwan@yahoo.com
David Seelye (585) 594-1987 (585) 594-2311 coinman@rochester.rr.com
Richie Self (318) 868-9077
R. M. Smythe (800) 622-1880 (212) 908-4047 www.smytheonline.com
Mel Steinberg & Son (415) 453-9750 (415) 457-4432 melsteinberg@mindspring.com
Military Trader (800) 334-7165
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
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POST / BASE EXCHANGE (PX/BX/NEX)
FOR SALE
471/1 10 Dollars xf-au
481/4 5 Cents ch cu
481/1 10 Cents cu
481/1 25 Cents cu
481/2 50 Cents ch cu
481/3 1 Dollar gem
481/1 5 Dollars au
481/2 10 Dollars cu
521/2 5 Cents cu
521/3 10 Cents cu
521/1 25 Cents cu
521/1 50 Cents cu
521/1 1 Dollar gem
521/1 5 Dollars gem
521/1 10 Dollars ch au-unc
541/1 5 Cents ch cu
541/1 10 Cents ch cu
541/1 25 Cents cu
541/1 50 Cents cu (leo may)
541/1 1 Dollar cu
541/1 5 Dollars vf (leo may)
541/1 10 Dollars au
591/1 5 Cents cu
591/1 10 Cents ch cu
591/1 25 Cents cu (leo may)
591/1 50 Cents cu
591/1 1 Dollar cu
591/1 5 Dollars cu (sold as ch cu)
591/1 10 Dollars gem
611/1 5 Cents ch cu
611/1 10 Cents ch cu
611/1 25 Cents ch cu
611/1 50 Cents ch cu
611/1 1 Dollar cu
611/1 5 Dollars gem
611/1 10 Dollars unc
641/3 5 Cents ch cu
641/1 10 Cents ch cu
641/3 25 Cents ch cu
641/3 50 Cents cu
641/1 1 Dollar ch cu
641/3 5 Dollars cu
641/3 10 Dollars cu
651/1 5,10,25,50 Cents cu
651/1 1 Dollar cu
651/1 5 Dollars ch cu
651/1 10 Dollars cu
661/1 5 Cents ch cu
661/1 10 Cents ch cu
661/1 25 Cents ch cu
661/1 50 Cents ch cu
661/1 1 Dollar ch cu
661/1 5 Dollars ch cu
661/1 10 Dollars ch cu
661/1 20 Dollars ch cu
681/1 5 Cents ch cu
681/1 10 Cents ch cu
681/1 25 Cents cu
681/1 50 Cents ch cu
681/1 1 Dollar ch cu
681/1 5 Dollars ch cu
681/1 10 Dollars cu
681/1 20 Dollars cu
691/1 $1, $5, $10. $20 ch cu
691/2 $1,$5,$10,$20 ch cu
692/1 5 Cents cu
692/1 10 Cents ch cu
692/1 25 Cents ch cu
692/1 50 Cents cu
692/1 1 Dollar gem (leo may)
692/1 5 Dollars gem
692/1 10 Dollars cu
692/1 20 Dollars gem
701/2 $1,$5,$10,$20 ch cu
duplicates:
481/3 - .05 - ef
481/1 - .05 - ch.cu
481/1 - .25 - au
481/1 - .50 - au
481/1 - .50 - au
481/2 - .50 - au
481/1 - 1.00 - au
481/1 - 1.00 - vf
481/1 - 10.00 - xf-au
521/2 - .10 - ef
521/1 - .25 - gem (yellowed paper)
521/1 - .50 - ch.cu (yellowed paper)
521/1 - 10.00 - ef-au
541/1 - 10.00 - ef
591/1 - .05 - unc
591/1 - .25 - au
591/1 - 5.00 - au
(leo may/lyn knight, lot below)
591/1 - .05 unc
591/1 - .10 unc
591/1 - .50 au
591/1 - 1.00 au
641/2 - .05 vf
641/1 - 10.00 au
681/1 - .05 - au
681/1 - .05 - cu
692/1 - .05 - ch.cu- has dog-ears
692/1 - 1.00 - unc- with mark on face (planchet)
692/1 - 1.00 - unc- with corner fold
692/1 - 1.00 - unc- with 2 very small rust stains in margin
(leo may/lyn knight, lot below)
692/1 - .05 gem
692/1 - .10 gem
692/1 - .25 gem
692/1 - .50 gem
for sale as one lot. please email offers to marianne ades, mdades@pacbell.net
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
Researcher's 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 Street
Port Clinton, OH
43452
or PayPal using email: fredschwan@yahoo.com
WANTED
WANTED Souvenir Card 'MPC Fest I' from the first MPC Fest. (4/18)
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. (4/18)
WANTED TO BUY: Bulk quantities of Afghanistan propaganda leaflets or related. (4/18)
Looking for a Series 641 MPC, any denomination with the serial number J02283151J. (4/18)
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MPC CATALOG CORRECTIONS & ENHANCEMENTS
Page 18, Bottom - Users of Military Payment
Certificates
Check marks were omitted from production copies of books.
Please check off the following:
Australia:
641, 661, 681, 692
Canada:
461 through
and including 591
Korea:
641,
661, 681, 692
New Zealand: 641, 661, 681, 692
Thailand:
641, 661, 681, 692
United States: All
Page 207, #833/4 - Series 481 .25 4th Printing (table listing serial number breakdowns) line 5
Start Number is incorrect. It appears as:
(start) D14784001D (end) D14784000D
Correct start number should be: D09408001D
PK6 (date listed: 03 APRIL 2002)
Page 214, #855/r2 - Series 541 $1 Replacements,
Ending serial number is incorrect
Correct number is F1112000
(date listed: 02 APRIL 2002)
Page 220, #884/2r - Series 641 .50 Replacements
On page 284, it is broken down into 2 printings. That's correct, BUT, on page 220 he lists only (1) printing reported. It should "list" both first and second printings.
Guy Araby (date listed 04 APRIL 2002)
Page 287, Series 661 Series Summary, 25 cent note: the "list" shows "#CU as 10(7) . It should read, 8(7). As only 8 are known in CU. Just recount P.289.
Guy Araby (date listed 08 APRIL 2002)
Page 398, Series #541 $10 on "UNC." price is $2500, on P.214 the UNC. price is $3500. Also the rest of the prices don't match all the way to "VG" on this issue. They should be the same price.
Guy Araby (date listed 08 APRIL 2002)
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