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Series 692

 

Issued: October 7,1970

Withdrawn: June 1,1971 -fractional denominations: March 15,1973 - dollar denominations

 

Countries of use: Vietnam.

 

Printed by U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing

 

The design of the fractional notes obverse is called "Guardian" and was done by James Earl Frasier. The reverse is an Eagle. Designer information for the reverse is not available.

 

The 1 dollar note reverse is "Pablo" and was designed by Marcus W. Baldwin. The front of the 5 dollar note, "Eve", was designed by Edward R. Felver and the back, "Elk", is thought to have been designed by Len Buckley. The front of the 10 dollar note is "Chief Hollow Horn Bear" by L. Schofield and the back, "Eagle", is by Charles S. Brooks. The front of the 20 dollar note is "Chief Ourey" by Noyes while the back is the "Roosevelt Dam" and the designer is unknown.

 

Denominations: 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, 1 dollar, 5 dollars, 10 dollars, and 20 dollars.

 

4335856049_db17fc565f_z.jpgUS Series 692 1 dollar obv by Art OConnell, on Flickr

 

4335853083_2b132e3592_z.jpgUS Series 692 1 dollar rev by Art OConnell, on Flickr

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Not really MPCs but wartime currency issued for use in Occupied Territories.

 

Allied Money - Italy 1943

 

19931375185_4513654aa4.jpgAMC Italy 100 Lire Series 1943 front280 by Art OConnell, on Flickr

 

19743358950_fbc3715c09.jpgAMC Italy 100 Lire Series 1943 back 280 by Art OConnell, on Flickr

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I guess all of the MPC types are using some specialized sites. I'm probably better defined as a generalist or one who can't make up his mind. ?

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ART,

Great write ups on the MPC's .. Do you collect any of the current military change /certificates issued to our freedom fighters overseas ???

The first issue of POGs that were used for monetary purposes· were released at AAFES facilities in Afghanistan at the beginning of 2002. They were valid at all AAFES facilities, but they do not have legal tender status and are issues of the AAFES and not of the Department of Defense itself (as were MPCs). Unlike MPCs all POGs issued to date have remained valid, and thus far there have been no C-days. Also unlike MPCs personnel are not paid in POGs. Thus

they function as light-weight small-change tokens, and they are used to make small purchases and to provide change at AAFES facilities. Once brought back to the states and used at any AAFES Facilities, they are destroyed.

 

 

2nd printing 5 cents complete.jpg

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