January 25-28, 2004, The Pre-Long Beach Coin & Currency Auction
Sale 23

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Military Payment Certificates

Increditable Note

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1181    Series 521, $5. By far one of the finest, if not the finest 521 $5 we have ever seen. Super colors, great paper surfaces and lots of punch to the serial numbers. An absolutely gorgeous note, worthy of the finest collection. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $3,750-4,250.
 

Second Printing of Series 691

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1182    Series 691 Set. $1, $5, $10, and $20 Unissued Series. From the second printing of the series. Lot of 4 notes. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
 

First Printing of Series 691

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1183    Series 691 Set. $1, $5, $10, and $20 Unissued Series. From the second printing of the series. Lot of 4 notes. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
 

Last Series of MPC Printed

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1184    Series 701 Set. $1, $5, $10, and $20 Unissued Series. From the very last series that was printed but never issued. From the looks of it, the United States will never issue MPC again. Lot of 4 notes. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,100.
 

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1185    Series 661, $10. Well margined, fully bright, and strictly original. A note that would please the fussiest of collectors. These seldom are seen in top grade, and most that are lack their surfaces originality. This is one of the nicest examples of this series and denomination that we have seen. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.
 

Outstanding Cheif Ouray

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1186    Series 692, $20. This is one of those notes that has lots going for the note. Well centered, brilliant colors and Gem look. A perfect note for the type collector. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
 

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1187    Series 661, $20. A lovely, strictly original note with freshness. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $900-1,200.
 

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1188    Series 611, $5. Breath taking! Very original with deep reds and underprints of blues. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-850.
 

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1189    Series 651, 25¢. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $700-800.
 

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1190    Series 651, 5¢. Scarce note. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $650-750.
 

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1191    Series 651, 10¢. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $650-750.
 

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1192    Series 611, $10. Kept from the Gem grade due to a small spot in front of the forehead on the back. The spot is being made by something within the paper itself. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $650-750.
 

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1193    Series 692, $10. Wonderful Chief that just needs a little more margin on the top to be considered Gem. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $600-700.
 

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1194    Series 692, $5. Very nice and very original. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-500.
 

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1195    Series 591, 50¢ and $1. Two pretty notes. Lot of 2 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $325-375.
 

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1196    Series 681, $20. Lots of punch can be seen from the serial numbers on the back of the note. Not quite Gem, but a nice note. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $325-375.
 

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1197    Series 541, $1. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-350.
 

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1198    Series 611, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, and $1. Lot of 4 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $275-325.
 

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1199    Series 472, $1. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175-225.
 

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1200    Series 651, 50¢ and $1. Lot of 2002 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-250.
 

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1201    Series 651, $5. Very nice with great margins. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175-225.
 

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1202    Series 651, $10. Just a little soft on the lower left corner. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175-225.
 

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1203    Series 681, $10. Strictly original in every way, this lovely note comes from one of our favorite MPC issues. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175-225.
 

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1204    P.O.W. Chit Set Consisting of 1 to 10 Cent Chits. All were use at the Camp Post Exchange in Roswell, New Mexico by P.O.W.s during World War II is our best guess. Lot of 3 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $75-150.
 

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1205    Series 591, $10. An absolute gorgeous note with great centering and colors of a Gem. However under close inspection, we have found a pressed out centerfold.

While others might believe that if a note does not seem to have a fold, than it must be Uncirculated. We believe just the opposite. If the note does not have fold, then it must be Uncirculated. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.
 

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1206    Series 521, $10. A bright note that has a very light center fold. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $450-550.
 

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1207    Series 481, $10. Lightly pressed. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $325-375.
 

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1208    Series 481, $1. Pressed out AU note that looks Gem. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $75-100.
 

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1209    Series 591, $5. With an appearance of being Choice Uncirculated in every way, we have been able to locate a few very light folds. Choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,750.
 

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1210    Series 541, $10. Perfect for a circulated type set of the series. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $750-950.
 

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1211    Series 481, $5. Full margins can be seen on this nice note. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $350-450.
 

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1212    Series 471, $10. Trimmed all the way around, the note is still very pretty even thou pressed. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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1213    Series 541, $10. A very scarce note in this condition. Pressed. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $350-550.
 

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1214    Series 471, $5. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.
 

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1215    Series 541, $5. A very rare note in any grade and a key to the series. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.
Leo May Collection.
 

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1216    Series 461, Series 471, Series 481 Assortment. Series 461, $10 Almost Uncirculated; Series 461, 25¢ Choice Uncirculated; Series 471, 10¢ and 25¢ Extra Fine; Series 481, two 5¢ Choice Uncirculated; Series 481, 50¢ Almost Uncirculated; Series 481, $10 About Extra Fine.. Lot of 8 notes.
Estimated Value $225-250.
 

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1217    Series 521, Group. The following denominations are Choice Uncirculated. 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ and $1. We also have an extra 10¢ in Extra Fine in this group. Lot of 6 notes.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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1218    Series 472 with Series 521 and Series 541. Series 472, 5¢ Uncirculated; Series 472, $5 Very Fine; Series 521, 10¢ Choice Uncirculated; Series 541, 10¢ Choice Uncirculated. Lot of 4 notes.
Estimated Value $250-300.
 

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1219    Series 481, 50¢ and $10. The 50¢ note is Choice Uncirculated and the $10 is flat, but get pleasing Extra Fine. Lot of 2 notes.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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1220    Series 591, Collection. One of each, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, Choice Uncirculated; 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, Extra Fine to Almost Uncirculated; $1, Almost Uncirculated. Lot of 8 notes.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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1221    Series 641, $1, $5, and $10. Three very nice notes. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of this issue. Lot of 3 notes.
Estimated Value $175-225.
 

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1222    Series 541, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, and 50¢ Notes. All notes are very nice. Lot of 4 notes.
Estimated Value $150-200.
 

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1223    Series 481, Military Payment Certificates Group. 5¢, Choice Uncirculated; 10¢, Choice Uncirculated; 25¢, Almost Uncirculated; 25¢, Choice Uncirculated; 50¢, Extra Fine; Two 50¢, Choice Uncirculated; $1, Almost Uncirculated. Lot of 8 notes. About Uncirculated to Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-300.
 

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1224    Group Collection of MPC. Two Series 541 5¢, Choice Uncirculated; Series 651 $1, Choice Uncirculated; Series 591 5¢, Extra Fine; Series 661 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, and $5 all Choice Uncirculated; Series 692 5¢, 10¢, and 25¢ Choice Uncirculated; Series 692 $10 Extra Fine; Series 692 $20 Very Fine. Lot of 13 notes.
Estimated Value $200-250.
 

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1225    Series 692 Assortment. Two of each of the following, all in the same grade. 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, and $1 in Choice Uncirculated; One $1 in Extra Fine. Lot of 12 notes.
Estimated Value $225-325.
 

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1226    Large Collection of Series 641, 661, and 681. 5¢ notes to at least one $10 note in all grades from Very Fine to Choice Uncirculated. Most of the notes are Choice Uncirculated. Lot of 19 notes.
Estimated Value $200-250.
 

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