MPC Collections ROCK!!

Military Payment Certificate (MPC) Collections

There were 13 issues of MPCs. These 13 issues occurred from September 1946 until mid- 1973 and began with Series 461 and ended with Series 692. They were issued to our US Military personnel overseas. The government's primary purpose in issuing MPCs was to control Europe's growing black market and to keep American cash from getting into the hands of our enemies.

Highly Collectible and Under Valued

You may ask: "Why are these MPCs undervalued?" The reason is simple -- Most GI’s were unable to keep the notes in good condition! Furthermore, very few MPCs were saved; soldiers were given just a few days notice before an old series became worthless and a new series came into effect. 

Importantly, however, many of the G.I.'s who brought a few notes home as souvenirs became the first collectors.

If you decide to put a set together remember that it is very easy to compile a complete MPC fractional set --  which is the 5c 10c 25c and the 50c.

I have put a world class Gem set together and have taken the PCGS registry award for the many years.
A few years ago when I was at a major show, I could find some nice pieces for sale on the floor. However, as demand increases, these notes are becoming more scarce. Now is a GREAT time to put your MPC collection together -- these collections will skyrocket in value as demand for these scarce notes escalates!! 


For more information about this and other collectable coins and currency, please visit our web site at  http://www.treasuredstocks.com/or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com

Treasuredstocks President is in the News!

Jeff Smith of Treasuredstocks.com wins

2016 Currency Collection Awards

As investors show concern about recent political uncertainty, they are turning to currency dealers like Jeff Smith of Treasured Stocks.com  to help them invest in historical coins and currency such as Military Payment Certificates (MPCs), foreign currency, and Colonial Notes. 

Besides the enjoyment of preserving history, hundreds of numismatists like Smith believe their financial investments in coins and currency are secure, even during economic and political confusion. 

Jeff Smith, left, with Laura A. Kessler (center), Vice President PCGS Currency

Smith agrees that one great way to learn about history and military conflicts is through currency and certificates. However, before making any purchase, he recommends learning everything 
you can about the dealer as well as the coin or collection you want. That’s where Treasuredstocks.com comes in. “We want our customers to admire the beauty and history of the note, as much as the value. We are in the business of honoring and preserving that history,” Smith proclaimed. 

Having recently won the 2016 Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) “Best of the Registry” award for the MPC  “Stars and Stripes Collection,” Jeff Smith, President of Treasuredstocks.com, knows a great deal about building coin and currency collections. 

A military veteran of the US Navy, Smith’s “US Military Payment Certificates (MPCs) are some of most artistic pieces of currency ever printed. A set such as this is the epitome for the true military collector. This entire set is remarkable and an impressive accomplishment,” wrote the Set Registry Managers from PCGS.

Numismatists world-wide are finding both joy and financial reward while building coin and paper money collections. “I’m finding more and more of my customers are calling me and asking me how they can start investing in currency collections,” explained Jeff Smith, Company President. “I spend hours on the phone educating new and even experienced enthusiasts as to the best currency and coin investments to make.”

“These coins and notes are living treasures,” reports Smith. “I look at these notes and see not only the financial impact they made but the political and social environments surrounding them.” Some of Smith’s favorite notes have been those with true historical significance. 

Understanding the history of each item is an important value consideration. So too is its condition. “One fold on a piece of currency will likely drop its value in half. Building collections is also important,” Smith continued. “Investors may be willing to bid higher for an item they need to complete a collection, as well as one that is extremely rare.”

Treasured stocks.com was founded in 1987 to provide currency and coin enthusiasts and investors with a wide choice of items. The company offers a wide range of national and international coins and currency for the value conscious currency enthusiast.

In honor of all 9-11 heroes -- and all those who serve

A few words about Military Payment Certificates (MPCs) on this 15^th Anniversary of 9-11

Today we honor all those who have served and all those who continue to keep our nation and our communities safe

Military Payment Certificates, also known as MPCs, are paper money in cent denominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 and dollar denominations of 1, 5, 10, and 20. The MPC program was at its peak during the Vietnam War. 

Here is a picture of one of my favorites

As a major world power, the United States military devised the MPC program immediately following World War II. In post war Europe, US dollars became very valuable due to the high inflation rates of local currencies. Hence, US servicemen stationed overseas could purchase very high value items for relatively small numbers of US dollars. 

To overcome this problem and help stabilize foreign economies, MPCs were developed and used from the time immediately following World War II until about the end of the Vietnam War (1946-1973). 

In the opinion of many military veterans and collectors like me, MPCs include some of the most beautiful currency notes the US has ever printed. I look at these currency notes and see not only the financial impact they made for me while I served overseas in the US Navy, but the military, political and social environments surrounding them. 

 I think that these beautifully engraved Military Payment Certificates are some of most artistic pieces of currency ever made.

So on this historically significant day commemorating all the heroes of 9-11, we wish you God’s Speed and a peaceful, prosperous future.

Those UNIQUE MPC Notes

No two notes are identical; each is unique
Here are A few 'notes' about Military Payment Certificates (MPCs)

Here is a picture of one of my favorite MPC notes

As a military veteran of the United State Navy, I recall receiving my pay with  

Military Payment Certificates, fondly known by us as MPCs, and spending these MPCs at the base PX. I am an MPC Collector and I think that these beautifully engraved Military Payment Certificates are some of most artistic pieces of currency ever made.  

The United States military devised the MPC program immediately following World War II. In post war Europe, US dollars became very valuable due to the high inflation rates of local currencies. Hence, US servicemen stationed overseas could purchase very high value items for relatively small numbers of US dollars. 

To overcome this problem and help stabilize foreign economies, MPCs were developed and used from the time immediately following World War II until about the end of the Vietnam War (1946-1973). In the opinion of many military veterans and collectors like me, MPCs include some of the most beautiful currency notes the US has ever printed. I look at these currency notes and see not only the financial impact they made for me but the military, political and social environments surrounding them. 

MPCs are paper money in cent denominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 and dollar denominations of 1, 5, 10, and 20. The MPC Program was at its peak during the Vietnam War.

For a look at some rare and collectible currency, including MPC notes, visit us at

http://www.treasuredstocks.com/currency/  

We are official members of multiple numismatic-related organizations. Thus, Treasuredstocks.com welcomes any and all questions regarding our coin and currency postings and our passion for collecting coins and currency of all types. 

We are here to assist you! Please give us a call at 870-670-4255 or email us at jeff@treasuredstocks.com