What is a Military Payment Certificate (MPC)?

What is Military Payment Certificate (MPC)? Definition of Military Payment Certificate

Numismatic paper money issued by the US Department of War from 1946 until 1973. They were printed in 15 different series and used in 22 different countries with denominations ranging from 5 cents up to 20 dollars. They were used by members of the US military while serving overseas. Their numismatic value varies according to their rarity. Some listed series and with their denomination are rarer than others.

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