— Mike Bean cards —
( prefix: MB )
Michael Bean worked as a plate printer for the Bureau of Engraving & Printing from 1971 to 2005, often running the demonstration spider press that the Bureau brought to hobby shows. His association with the SCCS began with his printing of the Society's specially engraved logo; he is an SCCS life member. During his time with the Bureau, he was involved with printing numerous "forerunner" Union cards (F) and Federal Managers cards (FM). Mike went on to print nearly all the the SCCS National (N) and Washington Chapter (W) cards and the majority of Metro Chapter (M) cards. In addition, Mike has produced and sold his own souvenir cards (MB), sometimes under the pseudonym "Great Lakes Bank Note Company." He is often present at paper money shows when the BEP is not, bringing his own spider press for demonstrations.
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MB-1 Eagles
Year:1992
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: no show indicated.
MB-2 GENA
Year:1993
Size:5" x 3½"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Additional images for the MB-2 card:
MB-2A MANA Awards Breakfast
Year:1993
Size:4¾" x 3½"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Additional images for the MB-2A card:
MB-3 Currency & Eng
Year:1993
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:50 (est.)
# Sold:all
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-4 Strasburg
Year:1994
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-4A MANA Awards Breakfast
Year:1994
Size:4¾" x 3½"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Additional images for the MB-4A card:
MB-5 Strasburg
Year:1995
Size:11" x 8½"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:numismatic
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-6 Strasburg
Year:1996
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-7 Strasburg (Proof)
Year:1996
Size:unknown
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-8 Centennial 1876
Year:1996
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:200
# Sold:200
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
Notes: Also came with 4-page pamphlet and specimen of rejected card.
MB-9 "Compliments"
Year:1996
Size:8½" x 4"
# Printed:200 (est.)
# Sold:200 (est.)
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
Notes: included with MB-8.
MB-9A Strasburg 10th Anniversary
Year:1997
Size:12" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: intaglio frame and gold foil seal.
MB-10 NAPEX - wood ducks
Year:1998
Size:8" x 6"
# Printed:100 (est.)
# Sold:100 (est.)
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: signed by engraver Robert Swartley and plate printer Mike Bean.
MB-11 Blue Ridge Numis. Assn.
Year:1998
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
MB-11A Eagle Proof
Year:1998
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100 (est.)
# Sold:100 (est.)
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-12 Blue Ridge Numis. Assn.
Year:1998
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:100 (est.)
# Sold:100 (est.)
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-13 Three eagles
Year:1999
Size:8½" x 6¼"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:image needed
Notes: Same as MB-15, but in black with no text.
MB-14 Blue Ridge Numis. Assn.
Year:1999
Size:8" x 6"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
MB-15 Eagles, hand pulled, Blue Ridge
Year:1999
Size:8" x 6"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
Notes: in black.
MB-16 IPMS Breakfast
Year:2000
Size:8" x 5"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:numismatic
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: unissued examples also exist.
Additional images for the MB-16 card:
MB-17 CCCC
Year:2000
Size:8" x 6"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
Item MB-18 has been removed from our listings.
MB-19 SPMC 40th
Year:2001
Size:8" x 10"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-20 SPMC 40th - embossed/signed
Year:2001
Size:8" x 10"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: Blind embossed in upper left.
MB-21 Raleigh
Year:2001
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-21A CCCC 30th Anniversary
Year:2001
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-22 Washington (no stamp)
Year:2002
Size:5⅛" x 7"
# Printed:330
# Sold:330
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: Same layout as MB-25, but no stamp.
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MB-23 Raleigh
Year:2002
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:200 (est.)
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: Hand numbered under left vignette.
Item MB-24 has been removed from our listings.
MB-24A Raleigh Coin Club
Year:2003
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:150
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: Hand numbered on back.
MB-25 Washington (3¢ stamp)
Year:2003
Size:5⅛" x 7"
# Printed:520
# Sold:520
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:philatelic
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: Stamp facsimile with number "3".
Item MB-25A has been removed from our listings.
MB-25B PAN (hand-pulled)
Year:2003
Size:8" x 6"
# Printed:30
# Sold:30
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-25C PAN
Year:2003
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
This card was formerly numbered Q-37.
MB-26 Washington (4¢ stamp)
Year:2004
Size:5⅛" x 7"
# Printed:500
# Sold:500
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:philatelic
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: Stamp facsimile with number "4".
MB-27 Raleigh 50th
Year:2004
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-28 Washington (5¢ stamp)
Year:2005
Size:5⅛" x 7"
# Printed:494
# Sold:494
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:philatelic
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: Stamp facsimile with number "5".
MB-29 Ferguson Retirement
Year:2006
Size:8" x 10"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: Honoring BEP Director Thomas Ferguson.
MB-30 Washington 2006
Year:2006
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
Notes: McKinley portrait, John A. Lowell Bank Note Co.
MB-31 has been renumbered as CS-4.
MB-32 has been renumbered as CS-2.
MB-33 has been renumbered as CS-3.
MB-34 Washington 2006
Year:2006
Size:8" x 6"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: Streetcar proof, hand signed and dated on show days; maroon ink is also known.
Additional images for the MB-34 card:
MB-35 C.C.N.E.
Year:2006
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-36 Washington (6¢ stamp)
Year:2006
Size:5⅛" x 7"
# Printed:650
# Sold:650
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:philatelic
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
Notes: Stamp facsimile with number "6".
MB-36A C.C.C.C.
Year:2006
Size:12" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-37 F.U.N.
Year:2007
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-37A F.U.N. — eagle proof
Year:2007
Size:8" x 6"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-38 F.U.N. — justice proof
Year:2007
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-39 F.U.N. — McKinley proof
Year:2007
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-40 F.U.N. — three eagles proof
Year:2007
Size:8" x 6"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
Notes: same vignettes as MB-15 but in brown.
MB-41 F.U.N.
Year:2009
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
MB-42 F.U.N. handprint
Year:2009
Size:8½" x 7¼"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-43 IPMS
Year:2009
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:250 (est.)
# Sold:250 (est.)
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-44 F.U.N.
Year:2011
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-45 F.U.N. (handprint)
Year:2011
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-46 F.U.N (die stamp)
Year:2011
Size:4½" x 5½"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
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MB-47 IPMS
Year:2011
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:500 (est.)
# Sold:500 (est.)
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-47A SPMC 50th
Year:2011
Size:8" x 6"
# Printed:2,000 (est)
# Sold:2,000 (est.)
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
MB-47B SPMC 50th awards banquet
Year:2011
Size:6" x 4½"
# Printed:150 (est.)
# Sold:150 (est.)
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
MB-48 C.C.C.C.
Year:2011
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-49 F.U.N.
Year:2012
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-50 F.U.N. (handprint)
Year:2012
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: Printer's proofs and samples are also known for this card.
MB-51 Whitman (handprint)
Year:2012
Size:8" x 10"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-52 F.U.N. 58th Annual
Year:2013
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
MB-53 F.U.N. (handprint)
Year:2013
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-54 F.U.N. (Banquet)
Year:2013
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-55 Whitman (handprint)
Year:2013
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-56 Hendersonville Coin
Year:2013
Size:8" x 6"
# Printed:105
# Sold:105
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: The first five cards were hand-signed and numbered by Mike Bean.
MB-57 has been renumbered as CS-18.
MB-58 Whitman C&CE
Year:2013
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-59 F.U.N.
Year:2014
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
Notes: three vignettes, eagle in blue.
MB-60 F.U.N. (hand pulled)
Year:2014
Size:8" x 10"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
Notes: hand signed and numbered.
MB-61 F.U.N.
Year:2014
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: female and flag, small spread eagle below.
MB-62 F.U.N. Young Numismatists
Year:2014
Size:8" x 6"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-63 CSNS
Year:2014
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-64 CSNS.(hand-pulled)
Year:2014
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-65 Blue Ridge Numis. Assn.
Year:2014
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-66 Blue Ridge Numis. Assn.
Year:2014
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
Notes: Early numbered cards erroneously note that 80 were printed.
MB-67 Blue Ridge Young Numismatists
Year:2014
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: Robert E. Lee.
MB-68 Nat'l Battlefield Coin Show
Year:2014
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-69 NBCS - eagle on shield
Year:2014
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-70 CSNS
Year:2016
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
MB-71 CSNS proof
Year:2016
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
MB-71A MSNS
Year:2016
Size:6" x 8" (est.)
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
MB-72 F.U.N.
Year:2017
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
MB-73 F.U.N. (hand-pulled)
Year:2017
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
Notes: eagle in oval, brown ink.
MB-73A F.U.N. — Young Numismatists
Year:2017
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:unknown
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:image needed
Notes: large eagle on rock in brown.
MB-74 F.U.N.
Year:2018
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
Notes: three vignettes, blue ink.
MB-75 F.U.N. (hand-pulled)
Year:2018
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
Notes: Liberty Bell flanked by flags.
MB-76 Summer F.U.N.
Year:2022
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:250
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: veritas crest and female with spider press.
MB-77 Summer F.U.N. (hand-pulled)
Year:2022
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: large Lincoln portrait.
MB-78 F.U.N.
Year:2023
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:150
# Sold:150
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:none
Notes: large eagle, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell.
MB-79 F.U.N. (hand-pulled)
Year:2023
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:unknown
Notes: two angelic figures and globe.
MB-80 F.U.N. (hand-pulled)
Year:2024
Size:10" x 8"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet: IMAGE
Notes: McKinley portrait, John A. Lowell in brown.
MB-81 F.U.N. Young Numismatists
Year:2024
Size:6" x 8"
# Printed:200
# Sold:unknown
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:
Notes: Large eagle on rock, in brown.
MB-82 F.U.N. (hand-pulled)
Year:2025
Size:8" x 10"
# Printed:100
# Sold:100
Printer:Mike Bean
Type:other
Back:blank
Info sheet:
Notes: Two figures and diesel train.
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