Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web5205.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.86]) by niles.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id tcm8gi.fsq.37kbi1o for ; Wed, 4 Apr 2001 09:30:57 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <20010404133055.2824.qmail@web5205.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [205.188.200.53] by web5205.mail.yahoo.com; Wed, 04 Apr 2001 06:30:55 PDT Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 06:30:55 -0700 (PDT) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 300 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 300 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 Philippine Guerrilla Notes and Other Things By Ken Berger I, for one, would be very interested in seeing more info on Philippine guerrilla money (in addition, to info on FTPCs and barter notes). In case you are not aware, I had an article on guerrilla notes in The Numismatist (May 1993). In this article, I discussed one person's (Julian Jumalon) experiences in designing guerrilla money during the war. I also pointed out that a 1941 PNB Emergency Circulating 2 Peso Note for Cebu was designed but is presently unknown. This was the first proof that such a note was planned and designed. Also, I discussed what happened to the low serial numbers (#1-100) of these notes. I also confirmed Neil Shafer's observation that there was a complete series for the Cebu 1942 Treasury Emergency Certificates and Albert Pick's statement that "[c]entavo notes were planned but never got past the design stage ... [and] ... no 2 Pesos notes had been completely printed." I also debunked the myths that "various notes of the 1st and 2nd Cebu emissions served as models for the [other] emergency notes" and that there was an "attempt at standardization" and that a "serious attempt at standardization of designs with those of Cebu is evident." Also, evidence was presented that a 20 Pesos 1942 Emergency Circulating Note for Negros Occidental was designed and that engraving had actually started. Finally, I discussed why certain guerrilla notes show evidence of burning. Although my little article can in no way compare to Neil Shafer's classic work or even Pick's later listings, it did present some new and important information within the past few years. Here's some info re. Philippine JIMs that might not be widely known. The headline in the 18 October 1945 EXPRESS (a Philippine newspaper) states "Validity of Jap Notes in Pangasinan Upheld," "For Taxes Paid One Week before Yank Occupation.” Basically, many Filipinos in Pangasinan realized that once the Americans arrived their JIMS would be worthless, so many of them paid their property taxes with JIMs right before the Americans arrival. The Philippine Dept. of Justice ruled: "The real property taxes in question having been paid in municipalities not free from enemy occupation, although in Japanese military notes, were, therefore, paid in lawful current money." Their reasoning is as follows: "Executive Order No. 25 by the President of the Philippines dated November 18, 1944, decreed the new Victory Series of Philippine Treasury Certificates and the coins identical to pre-war issue then in circulation as legal tender, and prohibited transaction in Japanese currency. But then the same decree provides that it was only application [sic] to 'all areas free from enemy occupation and control throughout the Philippines'." I found this interesting because it basically states that, during the occupation, the Philippine government recognized JIMs as lawful money. [Ken, we would like to reprint your 1993 article along with updates and revisions that you might have. However, we must have it in electronic format. Hopefully, you will make it happen—Ed.] ==================================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------------- Can this really be the 300th Gram? In some ways it seems like we just started yesterday and this should be the 10th Gram while in other ways if feels like it should be the 3000th instead of the 300th. No matter how we look at it, 300 issues is an important milestone. What is the longest running paper money publication? Numismatic publication? I am sure the Remy Bourne and some other Gramsters can answer this. I suspect that The Numismatist must be the longest running in time. Since it has been going for well over 100 years, none of us will live to see us catch up with it by that measure. However, 100 years of monthlies is only 1200 issues, so we should be able to catch up by that score. What, then, is the most number of issues by a numismatic publication? Paper money publication? The Bank Note Reporter is approaching 30 years which is 360 issues. On the other hand Numismatic News is approaching 50 years and is a weekly. That is a tougher target. Fifty years is 2600 issues. It has been a long time since I did any real algebra, but my calculations indicate that it will take about 7 years to catch NN! However, with your continued help, there should be no reason that we cannot and will not meet that goal! Thank you for your support and efforts for the first 300 issues. Our biggest concern here at the moment is number 301! Send in your articles, letters, questions, and comments! =================================================== Mail Call Editor..... Congratulations Are In Order...."300 GRAMS"..... Facts Are As Follows, As I "TRI" To Put This In Order. 1. The First Official Gram Was Sent On 4-15-00. Titled "MPC Message 1", It Contained 231 Words. 2. To Date 309 Messages...94,318 Words ( yes, this is pretty accurate) Not Including The 75 Words In The Normal Daily Copyright. 3. Gram #10 Shortest, 70 Words. 4. Gram #261 Longest, 2682 Words. 5. Most Time Between Grams. Gram #57 On, 6-29-00 and Gram #58 On, 7-5-00. Incredible, Articles.....Editorials.....Findings....I Have Enjoyed Every Word. I'm Sure, I Speak For Many !! Thank You , Fred (are 300 grams fattening..??) Greetings Fred: Sorry to hear that you won't be going across the big pond to bring back first hand accounts of the show. Reference the MPC book, it would seem that since this new edition has most likely been in the revision stage since B4 the 1997 one went to press, it would seem that another week or so delay wouldn't make much diff. Richard aka Dick Dear Mr. Doric, Ah yes, I have been there. I can rationalize just about anything—and have. Editor Dear Editor, I am in the process of making my final preparations for my departure for the Maastricht show tomorrow afternoon. We will do our best to check e-email and send the gram updates but cannot guarantee anything. This will of course depend upon the availability of internet access. Marcus Dear Gramsters, There has been one lot showing up in the I.M. Chait Gallery (www.chait.com) auctions for several months that has not seen a successful bid. The lot is a silver cigarette case with "Tonkin Noel 1948" and a French-Vietnamese military crest on it. The crest has two dragons to represent Emperor Bao Dai and a tiger that usually represented airborne/ranger type units. There is also the number "6" above the tiger at the top of a star. This case was likely carried by the French officer commanding the unit during the French Indochina War Christmas campaign in North Vietnam (Tonkin) of 1948 against the Viet Minh. The Chait auctions do not have bidders for militaria, so this lot keeps being placed in the next auction. If you collect this type of very rare piece that usually ends up in a melting pot, please contact Chait and ask them for its lot number in the next auction. It deserves a good home. FYI. Howard "Trung Si' Daniel Howard A. Daniel III Dear Gram, Series 100 I recognize; what's series 11? The April Fool gram arrived here datestamped 31-Mar-01 11:09:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time. Interesting two ways; it was still 31 Mar here when you sent it from PCO, and it was NOT YET daylight savings time on 31 March. I wonder who at AOL is responsible for the clock? Joe Dear Joe, What April Fool Gram? Editor Hey, This thing [Gram] is really great! An interesting read and demonstrative of the seriousness of the core group of collectors. What's the deal on donating something for the scholarship?? I certainly would support something like that. Please let me know if I can do something. Scott Dear Scott, Every bit of help is appreciated for the scholarship fund (and other things too of course). You can send cash or material to Marcus at the address below. You can be sure that Marcus will contact you based upon your letter, however, it is even better if you will just send your most appreciated donation so that Marcus can use his energies to solicit others who have not yet seen the light! Editor =================================================== 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 3/5/01. 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. Many donations were received at CPMX and MPCFest. They are being processed and will be recognized very soon. 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 Mel and Jeremy Steinberg Marcus Turner Larry Ski Guido Fred PK6 Joel Shafer World Wide Ventures Pam West John and Nancy Wilson Neil Shafer W. E. Yanchick ==================================================== 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. MPC Series 681 $5 Gem Unc, $55. fred@papermoneyworld.com. 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. 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