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MPC EVIDENCE-ONLY NOTE (CRIMINAL EVIDENCE MPC) Series 692 Five Dollar Military Payment Certificate (MPC) Key Features of the Note • Design: Known as the "Lady with Flowers" or "Medusa" style (though "Medusa" often refers more specifically to Series 641), it features a portrait of a young woman on the obverse. • Series 692: This series was issued around 1970 and was commonly used in Vietnam. • Purpose: MPCs were designed to stabilize local economies by ensuring actual U.S. Dollars didn't circulate widely in foreign countries where troops were stationed. Understanding the Markings "VALID AS EVIDENCE ONLY" Stamp: This is a common marking used when notes were seized in legal investigations, such as black market crackdowns or theft. Once stamped, the note was no longer legal tender but was preserved for military or civilian court proceedings. Staple Evidence: The holes and rust marks suggest the note was once attached to a legal file, evidence bag, or official report.