10 cents 1964
“series 611”
About This Note
This is a Series 611 U.S. Army Military Payment Certificate (MPC) for 10 cents dated 1964, graded in Uncirculated condition. The note features a classical female profile portrait on the obverse with elegant classical styling, accompanied by decorative sunburst denomination displays and fine security printing in green and purple/lavender inks. The pristine condition with no visible wear, creasing, or damage makes this an attractive example of Cold War-era military currency.
Common. Military Payment Certificates from the 1964 Series 611 issue were produced in large quantities for widespread distribution across U.S. military establishments worldwide. This denomination and series remain readily available in the collector market at modest valuations, with uncirculated examples typically not commanding premiums beyond face value multiples for the vintage period.
Military Payment Certificates were issued by the U.S. Army for use in overseas military establishments during the Cold War era to prevent currency black markets and control spending in foreign territories. The classical female portrait with radiant crown and the neoclassical design elements reflect mid-20th century American official currency aesthetics. Series 611 represents one of the later MPC issues before the eventual phase-out of the system in the 1970s.
The obverse features a classical female bust in right profile, rendered in the neoclassical tradition with flowing hair and a radiant crown or halo, suggesting Liberty or an allegorical figure. The denomination is displayed in two locations: a circular badge in the upper left corner and an ornate star-shaped badge in the upper right. The central area contains purple security printing with the MPC inscription and serial number H06891119H. Decorative square ornamental designs and floral elements occupy the corners. The reverse presents a more symmetrical design with a large sunburst or radiating pattern surrounding the central '10' denomination, ornamental scrollwork and floral designs in all four corners, and 'TEN CENTS' displayed prominently at the bottom. The overall color scheme employs green/teal and purple/lavender inks on a cream background with a decorative border frame.
FRONT: 'MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE' (central purple band); '10' and 'CENTS' (denomination indicators in upper corners); 'SERIES 611' (series designation); '22' (series indicator); 'H06891119H' (serial number); 'FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS - BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS' (usage restriction). BACK: 'MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATE' (curved text at top); '10' (large central denomination); 'TEN CENTS' (denomination text at bottom); 'FOR USE ONLY IN UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS - BY UNITED STATES AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS' (usage restriction).
This note was produced using intaglio (engraved) printing, evidenced by the fine line engraving visible throughout the design, microprint patterns in security areas, and the sharp, crisp impression of all design elements characteristic of currency-grade intaglio work. The purple security band and multi-color intaglio printing reflects the security standards employed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing for military currency during this period.
The specific variety is identified as Series 611, 1964 issue with serial number prefix 'H' (indicating a standard production run). The 'Series 22' designation visible on the front is the internal series indicator for this particular MPC issue. No major overprints, errors, or recognized varieties are noted for this example based on the visual analysis provided.
