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NEW BOOK: AAFES - POGS ILLUSTRATED CATALOGIn the September 11, 2020 issue of MPC Gram (the email newsletter for collectors of Military Payment Certificates and other military collectibles), Bill Myers published a short review of a new book by Lloyd Jorgenson the AAFES (Army and Air Force Exchange Systems) gift certificates called POGs. With permission. we're republishing it here. Thanks. -Editor
Lloyd starts out with a history of himself and then a dedication. He then discusses what POGs are, followed by a short discussion of the history of Military Money and that includes MPC. He discusses grading and value and error POGs. He then discusses all 16 printings. Lloyd has named each printing and has a one-page discussion of the POGs followed by a color picture of each POG. He then discusses other POGs that were used overseas including EFI and NAAFI. He finishes with a discussion and pictures of POG related items. There have been other books that list POGs and these include coins and currency of the Middle East: A Descriptive Guide to Pocket Collectibles by Tom Michael and George Cuhaj, The Standard of World Paper Money, Specialized Edition and A Concise Catalog of U.S. Military Payment Certificates by Carlson Chambliss. There may be others I am not aware of. Lloyd has approached POGs in a different way than the books above and is the only reference I am aware of with color pictures. His book is not just a listing of POGs, he presents a history about POGs and other numismatic items created to support the Global War on Terrorism. This is the only reference I know of that lists the non-AAFES items together in one source. If you collect POGs, you need this book in your library, even if you have the references listed above. And if you do not collect POGS then you should get the book and start collecting them. Try it, you will like it. The number of books printed is small but may be able to be adjusted depending on demand. It is available on eBay - number 283997206684. From the eBay page: "AAFES POGs Illustrated Catalog and Price Guide. This book is new with 114 full color glossy pages. This book explains what POGs are, gives a brief history on Military Money, before showing a complete catalog of AAFES POGs, plus British and other Organization POGs that were issued during the Gulf War. The front cover has a clear plastic cover, and the back has a black plastic cover. The size of the book is approximately: 11 X 9 X 1/2 inches. The book is held together with a spiral, which makes it easy to turn pages, as well as hold pages open. This catalog/price guide book is an excellent source of information for beginner and veteran AAFES POG collectors. Ships in the US only. The buyer pays 7.75 for USPS 3-5 day Priority Mail."
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