U.S. five cent military payment certificate, series 692

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vintage Military Payment Certificate with a denomination of five cents, highlighted by the large red-orange “CENTS” text in the center. The note features an intricate design with a prominent depiction of a seated figure that appears to be inspired by classical sculpture on the left side. The words “MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE” are prominently displayed at the top, and the number “5” is situated in each corner. The certificate belongs to Series 692, with the series number and other numerical identifiers printed in several places on the note. The design incorporates a blend of red hues and intricate patterns around the edges, with a note at the bottom specifying it is for use only in United States military establishments by authorized personnel, alongside various rules and regulations. The paper shows signs of wear, suggesting it has been in circulation for some time.

The image displays a vintage Military Payment Certificate with a denomination of five cents, highlighted by the large red-orange “CENTS” text in the center. The note features an intricate design with a prominent depiction of a seated figure that appears to be inspired by classical sculpture on the left side. The words “MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE” are prominently displayed at the top, and the number “5” is situated in each corner. The certificate belongs to Series 692, with the series number and other numerical identifiers printed in several places on the note. The design incorporates a blend of red hues and intricate patterns around the edges, with a note at the bottom specifying it is for use only in United States military establishments by authorized personnel, alongside various rules and regulations. The paper shows signs of wear, suggesting it has been in circulation for some time.

Name/Title

U.S. five cent military payment certificate, series 692

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.170

Description

U.S. five cent military payment certificate, series 692. Front: "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE". Marked "39". Serial number E13072978E. "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS - BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." Large picture of a seated man holding a helmet to the left. "30" has been written on the bill in red ink. Back: Large eagle in front of olive branches, holding ribbon in its mouth, perched on a scroll with "FIVE CENTS" written over it. 4.5"lx2.25"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1970 - 1973

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Payments

Search Terms

Military

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Dimensions

Height

2-1/4 in

Length

4-1/4 in

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 17, 2020

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: Marshall White