25¢ US Military Payment Certificate MPC Series 521 WWII Era Banknote

25¢ US Military Payment Certificate MPC Series 521 WWII Era Banknote
CA$18.00

nited States Military Payment Certificate – 25 Cents (Series 521)

Offered here is an original U.S. Military Payment Certificate (MPC) in the 25 Cents denomination, Series 521, issued for use by American military personnel stationed overseas during the World War II / early Cold War era.

🔹 Key Details:

  • Country: United States

  • Type: Military Payment Certificate (MPC)

  • Denomination: 25 Cents

  • Series: 521

  • Era: Circa 1940s–1950s

  • Use: Issued exclusively for U.S. military installations abroad

  • Design: Allegorical female portrait with denomination panels

  • Serial Number: Visible on note (see photos)

  • Authenticity: Guaranteed original

🔹 Condition:

  • Circulated example

  • Visible folds and light handling wear

  • Color remains strong with good detail

  • No tape or major damage observed

  • Please review high-resolution images for exact condition

🔹 Historical Significance:

Military Payment Certificates were used to control currency circulation and prevent black-market activity in foreign countries where U.S. forces were stationed. MPCs were never legal tender in the United States, making them a fascinating and collectible piece of American military and monetary history.

Perfect for collectors of:

  • World & military currency

  • WWII memorabilia

  • MPC series collections

  • U.S. paper money history