World - Lot of 23 United States Military Payment Certificate Notes - Series 461, 471 and 481 - 5 Cents to 1 Dollar ...

World - Lot of 23 United States Military Payment Certificate Notes - Series 461, 471 and 481 - 5 Cents to 1 Dollar - Poor-Fine A lot of 23 United States Military Payment Certificate notes, issued for use by U.S. military personnel and authorized persons in military establishments outside the United States. These certificates served as an internal substitute for regular cash, intended to control the circulation of money within military settings and restrict unauthorized use of U.S. currency. The lot includes notes from several series, mainly Series 481, together with Series 471 and Series 461 notes, in small denominations of 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents and 1 dollar. Obverse: Classic American-style ornamental designs, allegorical figures, denomination, serial number, series designation and the inscription “Military Payment Certificate”. Some notes bear the text “For use only in United States military establishments by United States authorized personnel in accordance with applicable rules and regulations”. Reverse: Geometric and floral ornamentation, denomination in words and numerals, varying colors according to denomination and series, and repeated inscriptions identifying the notes as military payment certificates rather than regular civilian currency. Overall condition: Circulated notes in various grades, with folds, stains, wear, tears, missing corners and edge damage. Some notes are in notably weak condition, including the 1 Dollar note with heavy wear. Overall condition Poor-Fine.