Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 44

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Military Payment Certificates

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3583		MPC Series 541 $5. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. A lovely match to the $10 also here offered, this piece has a few light folds that are expected at this grade level but no other flaws are present. This is the scarcest denomination in the series, and true uncirculated examples are extremely rare. This piece looks New at a glance, and even the most advanced MPC collector will appreciate this rarity. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 3584		MPC Series 692 $10. PCGS graded Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Nearly perfect centering and terrific colors highlight this exemplary note that looks just as if it left the printing press a few minutes ago. Series 692 was issued for use in Vietnam from October 1970 to March 1973. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 3585		MPC Series 611 $10. PCGS graded Gem New 66PPQ. A beautiful Gem example of this denomination, the highest issued of the series, this $10 has good centering and bold colors that attest to the assigned grade. This long-lived series was first issued in 1964 and wasn't withdrawn from circulation until April, 1969. It was used in Cyprus, Japan, Korea and Libya. Scarce any finer. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 3586		MPC Series 611 10c Replacements. Eleven Examples, all PCGS graded Gem New 66PPQ. Eleven consecutively serial numbered examples, all replacements. Complete bundles of 5 and 10 cent replacements from this series were distributed among collectors, making these the most available replacements available to collectors. Lot of 11 notes. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 3587		MPC Series 591 $5. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. A mere 2.4 million notes of this denomination were printed for this series, and survivors are scarce in all grades. This is as nice a circulated example as anyone could ever hope to find, with only a few light folds and no problems whatsoever. Printed from 1961 to 1964. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 3588		MPC Series 661 $10. PCGS graded Choice New 63PPQ. Series 661 was the first issue of MPcs printed by the BEP, and was issued for only 10 short months in 1968-69 for use in Vietnam. This denomination is scarce in high grades, especially uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 3589		MPC Series 611 $5. PCGS graded Choice New 63PPQ. A high grade example of the most elusive denomination of the series. For some reason, the circulation (and therefore survival) of $5s was typically smaller than that of either $10s or smaller denominations for most MPC series. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3590		MPC Series 541 $10. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. Series 541 was issued from 1958 to 1961. Nice circulated examples of this denomination are difficult to locate, particularly when found as nice and problem-free as this piece. It has a few light folds but is fully original with bright colors and full paper crispness. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 3591		MPC Series 471 $5. PCGS graded Fine 15PPQ. Series 471 was printed from March, 1947 to March, 1948 and was used by troops all around the world. This is by far the scarcest denomination of the series, and most examples that were saved are in low grades. This piece is attractive and problem-free despite its moderate circulation, and would be an attractive addition to any advanced MPC collection. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $420
Lot 3592		MPC Series 611 25c. Five Examples, all PCGS graded Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Five beautiful Superb Gem notes, consecutively serial numbered and all certified by PCGS Currency. Lot of 5 notes. Estimated Value $600 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 3593		Three Early MPC $10s and a $5. Four different MPC examples, all PCGS graded, including: Series 461 $5 About New 50; Series 461 $10 Extremely Fine 40PPQ; Series 471 $10 Very Fine 30PPQ; and Series 472 $10 Very Fine 25. Estimated Value $550 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3594		MPC Series 472 $5. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. This is the scarcest denomination of the series, which was issued from 1948 to 1951 for use in multiple countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. There are a few light folds, but the paper is bright and fresh and the note is fully original and problem-free. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 3595		MPC Starter Collection. A nice group of 33 different MPcs grading from Fine to Gem CU, including: Series 481 10c, 25c, 50c, $1; Series 541 5c, 10c, 25; Series 591 25c, 50c, $1; Series 611 5c; Series 641 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1; Series 661 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1, $5; Series 681 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1, $20; and Series 592 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1. Lot of 33 notes. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $483
Lot 3596		MPC Series 661 $20. PCGS graded Choice About New 58PPQ. The $20 denomination was first introduced with this series, and high grade examples remain elusive. This piece displays just a few light signs of handling. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 3597		MPC Series 591 $10. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40PPQ. This lovely lightly circulated example is attractive and problem-free for the grade. This denomination is very scarce any finer, and fully New examples are rare. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $384
Lot 3598		Five Different Certified Series 611 Military Payment Certificates. Five different denominations from Series 611, all PCGS graded, including: 5c Superb Gem New 68PPQ; 10c Gem New 65PPQ; 25c Superb Gem New 68PPQ; 50c Gem New 65PPQ; $1 Very Choice New 64PPQ. Lot of 5 notes. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $506
Lot 3599		MPC Series 681 $10. PCGS graded Gem New 65PPQ. A lovely Gem example that is a nice match to the $5 also here offered. Completely original and priblem-free. Estimated Value $275 - 375. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $324
Lot 3600		MPC Series 651 $10. PCGS graded Gem New 66PPQ. A beautiful Gem example of this highest denomination of the series. The Series 651 notes were issued for use in Japan, Korea and Libya, although recent scholarship indicates that they were never used in Korea. They were issued only for a few short months in 1969. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3601		Logistical Exercise Issues, Fort Lee, Virginia. Seven different "Logex Dollars," issued for logistical exercises at Fort Lee, Virginia. An interesting group of notes that are often collected as an addendum to Military Payment Certificates. Lot of 7 notes. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 3602		MPC Series 651 $5. PCGS graded Gem New 65PPQ. A particularly nice Gem example with good centering and terrific eye appeal and originality. Issued for use in Japan, Korea and Libya from 1965 to 1969. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 3603		MPC Series 692 $20. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40PPQ. Lightly circulated and problem-free, and noticeably absent any of the annoying staple holes that seem to typically plague notes from this issue. Issued from 1970 to 1973 for use in Vietnam. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $102
Lot 3604		MPC Series 681 $5. PCGS graded Superb Gem New 67PPQ. A lovely Superb Gem example that was printed for use in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3605		MPC Series 641 $10. PCGS graded Very Choice New 64PPQ. A beautiful near-Gem example that was printed for use in Vietnam from 1965 to 1968. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 3606		MPC Series 692 $5. PCGS graded About New 50PPQ. A beautifully designed and engraved issue that was printed for use in Vietnam in 1970 through 1973, this denomination is very scarce any finer. A couple of light folds are present but it is fully original and there are no flaws whatsoever for the assigned grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3607		MPC Series 541 50c and $1. Both PCGS graded Choice About New 58PPQ. A nice matching pair, each with a single light fold that prevented the PCGS graders from assigning a higher grade. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $114
Lot 3608		MPC Series 591 10c. PCGS graded Superb Gem New 67PPQ. This lovely piece has terrific centering and flawless paper. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 3609		MPC Series 651 $1. PCGS graded Superb Gem New 69PPQ. Not rare in most uncirculated grades, but elusive at this level of near-perfection. Beautifully centered with perfect colors and paper quality. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 3610		MPC Series 641 $5. PCGS graded Choice About New 58PPQ. A single light fold prevents a higher grade on this attractive piece. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $90
Lot 3611		Group Lot of MPcs. A nice group lot of Military Payment Certificates, most grading VF to AU, including: Series 461 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1; Series 471 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1; Series 472 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1; Series 481 $5 (VG-Fine), $10 (VF); and Series 521 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1. A nice group lot for a beginning collector or vest-pocket dealer. Lot of 22 notes. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 3612		Three High Grade MPC Examples. Three PCGS graded MPC examples from various issues, including: Series 481 5c Superb Gem New 67PPQ; Series 591 5c Very Choice New 64PPQ; and Series 611 25c Very Choice New 64PPQ. Lot of 3 notes. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173