U.S. ten cent military payment certificate, series 641

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a vintage military payment certificate valued at ten cents, part of Series 641, with the serial number J07029980J prominently displayed. The certificate features intricate designs in green, red, and beige colors, and includes a detailed portrait of a woman on the left side, with her gaze directed slightly to the right. Surrounding the portrait are ornate scroll patterns and a textured background that adds an element of intricacy to the overall appearance. The repeated number "10" can be seen in bold red in the top left and bottom right corners. Across the top, the phrase "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE" is visibly written, while the bottom edge contains a statement indicating its exclusive use in United States military establishments, authorized by personnel in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The layout and artistry reflect the historical and specific nature of such certificates, highlighting their use in military transactions rather than general circulation.

The image shows a vintage military payment certificate valued at ten cents, part of Series 641, with the serial number J07029980J prominently displayed. The certificate features intricate designs in green, red, and beige colors, and includes a detailed portrait of a woman on the left side, with her gaze directed slightly to the right. Surrounding the portrait are ornate scroll patterns and a textured background that adds an element of intricacy to the overall appearance. The repeated number "10" can be seen in bold red in the top left and bottom right corners. Across the top, the phrase "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE" is visibly written, while the bottom edge contains a statement indicating its exclusive use in United States military establishments, authorized by personnel in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The layout and artistry reflect the historical and specific nature of such certificates, highlighting their use in military transactions rather than general circulation.

Name/Title

U.S. ten cent military payment certificate, series 641

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.172

Description

U.S. ten cent military payment certificate, series 641. Front: "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE". Marked "39". Serial number J07029980J. Large portrait of a woman to the left. . "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS - BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." Back: Large eagle perched on a scroll with olive branches over it. "MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE", "FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS - BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS." Creased vertically down the center. 4.5"lx2.25"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1965 - 1968

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 17, 2020