US Military Payment Certificate (MPC)

Military Payment Certificates, or MPC, was a form of currency used to pay U.S. military personnel in certain foreign countries. It was used in one area or another from a few months after the end of World War II until a few months after the end of U.S. participation in the Vietnam War -- from 1946 until 1973. MPC utilized layers of line lithography to create colorful banknotes that could be produced cheaply. Fifteen series of MPC were created. However, only 13 series were issued. The remaining two were largely destroyed, although some examples remain. Among the 13 released series a total of 94 notes are recognized. With a few notable exceptions most of them, particularly in circulated condition, can be purchased at low cost.

10 cent, series 641. 1965 - 1968.

50 cent, series 481. 1951.

1 Dollar, series 481. 1951.