For sale is one American World War II red food rationing token. The coin pictured above is the one you will receive. Questions are welcome. Feel free to check out the other US and world coins I have for sale. Thank you.
Location: United States
Years: 1942-1945
Composition: Fiber (Vulcanized Fiber)
Weight: 0.33 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Thickness: 1.40 mm
Shape: Round
Demonetized: 1945
Number: N# 21179
OPA stands for Office of Price Administration. Rationing was started in 1942. Items that were rationed include canned goods, meats, sugar, coffee, tires, gas and more. The Office of Price Administration used OPA stamps, coins and chits for rationing.
OPA coins (commonly called OPA's) were used for change for food. OPA's were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. Tokens used for rationing during World War 2. There are 30 different red tokens and 24 blue ones.
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