U.S. five cent and ten cent military payment certificate, series 541

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a vintage United States military payment certificate worth ten cents, Series 541, primarily in orange and green hues. The front side of the certificate displays an intricate design, including a central portrait of a classical figure adorned with what appears to be laurel leaves. The denomination "10" is prominently displayed in the corners and inside an ornate frame next to the portrait. A serial number, F09689962F, is printed at the top right. The words "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE" are inscribed at the top, while "TEN CENTS" is written at the bottom. The note is specifically for use within United States military establishments by authorized personnel, as indicated by the text at the bottom margin. The artistic design and specific military usage make this certificate a collectible item from a specific period in history.

The image features a vintage United States military payment certificate worth ten cents, Series 541, primarily in orange and green hues. The front side of the certificate displays an intricate design, including a central portrait of a classical figure adorned with what appears to be laurel leaves. The denomination "10" is prominently displayed in the corners and inside an ornate frame next to the portrait. A serial number, F09689962F, is printed at the top right. The words "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE" are inscribed at the top, while "TEN CENTS" is written at the bottom. The note is specifically for use within United States military establishments by authorized personnel, as indicated by the text at the bottom margin. The artistic design and specific military usage make this certificate a collectible item from a specific period in history.

Name/Title

U.S. five cent and ten cent military payment certificate, series 541

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.168 A-B

Description

A: U.S. five cent military payment certificate, series 541. Front: "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE". Serial number F05597418F. Marked "28". Portrait of Athena in a laurel wreath to the left. "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS - BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." Back: Portrait of Athena in a laurel wreath centered. Top "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS - BY UNITED STATES" bottom "AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE" written vertically on left and right edges. 4.5"lx2.25"h B: U.S. ten cent military payment certificate, series 541. Front: "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE". Serial number F09689962F. Marked "36". "40" written in pencil near upper right corner. Portrait of Athena in a laurel wreath to the left. "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS - BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." Back: Portrait of Athena in a laurel wreath centered. Top "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS - BY UNITED STATES" bottom "AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE" written vertically on left and right edges. 4.5"lx2.25"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1958 - 1961

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Payments

Search Terms

Military

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Dimensions

Height

2-1/4 in

Length

4-1/2 in

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 17, 2020

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: Marshall White