Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web5202.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.170]) by niles.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id ta4lgb.sn4.37kbi1o for ; Sun, 4 Mar 2001 09:49:46 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20010304144844.5353.qmail@web5202.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [205.188.195.172] by web5202.mail.yahoo.com; Sun, 04 Mar 2001 06:48:44 PST Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2001 06:48:44 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 272 To: mpcgram@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ==================================================== MPC Gram ==================================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------------- Series 002-Number 272 Sunday 4 March 2001 MPC Multi Discovery at Chicago by Fred Schwan An important discovery was made at the Chicago Paper Money Exposition by Gramster David Seeyle. This was not a simple discovery of a new number or routine matter like that. This is an important research matter. Series 692 $20 certificates were prepared in two printings. This is not new. Until now the only way to distinguish the printings was by serial number. Less than four million is first printing; over four million is second printing. This is simple enough but not very satisfying for collectors. David had a nice group of 692 $20s at Chicago. He laid them out in serial number order and studied them for difference, but none were apparent. None that is until he examined them under ultraviolet light. Under ultraviolet there is a distinct and diagnostic difference. The ultraviolet characteristics of the second printing are substantially more pronounced than on the first printing. For the time being, collectors will probably have to examine a pair under UV to appreciate the differences, but it is possible that after more study a more satisfactory description might be possible. ==================================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------------- The discovery (described above) of the use of ultraviolet light to distinguish MPC multi printings is just the latest case where ultraviolet is the key to distinguishing printings. The first case discovered was in Series 481 where the second printing can be distinguished from the third under ultraviolet. More recently, it was found that the printings of 691 and 701 can be distinguished under ultraviolet. It is altogether likely (and exciting) that additional differences will be discovered using ultraviolet. This is a very distinct area of possible research and readers are encouraged to experiment and report their results here in the gram. =================================================== Mail Call --------------------------------------------------- Dear Editor: Tell the party poopers that can't get into the spirit of fun and MPC...to get with it. The "military" theme is in keeping with the overall fest and is just in fun. It is not bootcamp, but a fun theme for the Fest....If they keep up their whining, I may have to bring all my military stuff!!! Supply Sergeant Kevin Maloy, aka MPC West =================================================== Departments --------------------------------------------------- WWII numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar 2001 --------------------------------------------------- Not only does the scholarship fund have an official identity but also has a bank account! Any further donations should be paid to the order of "Military Numismatists Scholarship" and sent to: Military Numismatists c/o Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, IN 46123 THE UPDATED LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP BENEFACTORS 2/12/01. These folks have generously provided money or material to finance scholarships to the ANA WWII Numismatics seminar. Your contributions will help promote collecting WWII material and be greatly appreciated. Mr. Anonymous Donor Mike Cummings Sue and Keith Bauman Ed B. Doug Bell Tom Denly, Denly's R. A. Medina Harold MPCKid Kroll Leo "Paymaster" May Mrs. R.C. Matherne Bill McNease Marcus Turner Larry Ski Guido Fred PK6 Joel Shafer World Wide Ventures John & Nancy Wilson Neil Shafer W. E. Yanchick ----------------------------------------------------- MPC Fest II ----------------------------------------------------- MPC Fest is the annual feast of MPC. After some difficulties of coordination we have not changed the dates and tentatively scheduled 9-11 March 2001 for MPC Fest II. Confirmed participants in MPC Fest II Doug Bell, Sam Feeback, Al Glaser, Phil Goldstein, Rod Hardy, Wesley Hardy, Gary Hicks, Harold Kroll, Jack Lippincott, Ian Marshall, Larry Smulczenski, Bill McNease, Leo May, Kevin Maloy, Marv Mericle, Bruce Potter, David Seelye, Nick Schrier, Fred Schwan, Dan Swartz, Warner Talso (and Jane), Marcus Turner, Tom Warburton, William E Yanchick, Dick Freyser (We are well past last year's participation level. We have doubled that level. Can we triple it, more? If you have made a reservation and your name does not appear above, please contact the gram immediately (MPCgram@yahoo.com). PayPal and PayDirect are available, the associated email address is fred@papermoneyworld.com. It works great. We love it. A copy of the schedule of events and other particulars is available from MPCGram@yahoo.com. Remarks: registration is $164, after March 1, $189). This includes two nights lodging (double occupancy, room assignments by first sergeant the only possible exception is married couples), Meals as indicated (Friday evening not included), equipment and amenities. The value of souvenirs and goodies distributed will likely exceed the cost of the entire Fest. Reservations accepted now at MPCGram@yahoo.com, deposits ($50 minimum) accepted at MPC Fest, 132 East Second Street, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452. Confirmed reservations will be listed daily in the gram—make your reservations now! Additional information; the Holiday Inn Express is located at 50 NE Catawba Road, Port Clinton, Oh 43452, you may use one of the online map services to get exact driving directions. DO NOT make your own reservations or inquiries. The best airports in order of distance are Toledo (45 mins), Cleveland (90 mins), Detroit (100 mins). We will try to coordinate ground transportation, but there are no guarantees here. Questions: send your questions to MPCgram@yahoo.com. In most cases the questions will be answered in the letters section of the gram. After all, if you have the question, someone else probably does too. ==================================================== 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 SALE Retail Merchants Bureau of Boise, Idaho "tokens," $5.00, limit ONE shipped postpaid. (please no checks on this item) WOW!! These are by the way, new, mint, as made, uncirculated or whatever you wish to call them. So in honor of Presidents Day, rush your payment to: Doric C&C POB 911 N Attleborough MA 02761-0911-11 USA Victory Peso - 2 Peso Replacement. Pick 95a in VF serial F00071929*. 100.00. Contact Tom at kochfam@gte.net MPC Series 641 50c CU $21, David Seelye, email for confirmation coinman@rochester.rr.com. US military chits: NCO & EM Open Mess/Cam Ranh Bay 96312 $10 booklet covers with one each 5, 10, 25 (canceled) chits, $35, email for confirmation iam@total.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 for sale in the above section. This is a trial, if you like it, send your list. Wanted by a collector: a 481 $5.00 in Fine or better. =================================================== Staff: publisher and editor: Fred Schwan - fred@papermoneyworld.com; assistant editor - Phil Goldstein IWANTMYMPC@aol.com critic: Harold Kroll - MPCKid@papermoneyworld.com; index manager: Ed Beaman webmaster & technical advisor: Doug Bell - (Wiz): doug@papermoneyworld.com; 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. 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