U.S. five cent military payment certificate, series 521, one dollar, series 472

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a United States Military Payment Certificate worth one dollar, designed for exclusive use by authorized personnel within military establishments, as indicated by the text on the left side, which states, "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." The certificate features intricate designs, including decorative scrollwork and a prominent depiction of the Great Seal of the United States on the right side. The serial number G 11783935C and denomination "$1" are printed on the front, along with the label "SERIES 472." The phrase "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE" is prominently displayed along the top edge, showcasing the formal and secure nature of the currency used by military personnel during specific historical periods.

The image depicts a United States Military Payment Certificate worth one dollar, designed for exclusive use by authorized personnel within military establishments, as indicated by the text on the left side, which states, "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." The certificate features intricate designs, including decorative scrollwork and a prominent depiction of the Great Seal of the United States on the right side. The serial number G 11783935C and denomination "$1" are printed on the front, along with the label "SERIES 472." The phrase "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE" is prominently displayed along the top edge, showcasing the formal and secure nature of the currency used by military personnel during specific historical periods.

Name/Title

U.S. five cent military payment certificate, series 521, one dollar, series 472

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.167 A-B

Description

A: U.S. five cent military payment certificate, series 521. Front: "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE". Serial number E18170950E. Marked "4". "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS - BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." Large portrait of Athena to the left. Back: Large portrait of Athena centered. Top "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE", bottom "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS - BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." Bill is slightly discolored and creased vertically. 4.5"lx2.25"h B: U.S. one dollar military payment certificate, series 472. Front: "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE". Serial number C11478393C. Marked "35". Great Seal to the right of center. Left edge reads "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." Back: Great Seal centered. Top "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE", bottom "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." 4.5"lx2.75"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1948 - 1958

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Payments

Search Terms

Military

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Dimensions

Height

2-3/4 in

Length

4-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

A: height is 2.25

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 17, 2020

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: Marshall White