
Description
VINTAGE WWII RATION TOKEN ONE OPA RED POINT MARKED UY
The item shown is a World War II-era OPA (Office of Price Administration) red point ration token. These tokens were used as change for ration stamps during the war.
Red tokens were primarily used for meats and fats.
The value of each token was one point.
The letters "UY" are believed to be random and may have been for preventing counterfeiting.
These tokens are made of vulcanized fiber (celluloid) and are 16 mm in size.
They were issued from 1944 to 1945.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Dimensions:
Height: 0.5 in.
Width: 0.5 in.
Depth: 0.5 in.
Category: Home Accents
Origin: United States
Materials: Plastic
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The item shown is a World War II-era OPA (Office of Price Administration) red point ration token. These tokens were used as change for ration stamps during the war.
Red tokens were primarily used for meats and fats.
The value of each token was one point.
The letters "UY" are believed to be random and may have been for preventing counterfeiting.
These tokens are made of vulcanized fiber (celluloid) and are 16 mm in size.
They were issued from 1944 to 1945.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Dimensions:
Height: 0.5 in.
Width: 0.5 in.
Depth: 0.5 in.
Category: Home Accents
Origin: United States
Materials: Plastic
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent
Buyer's Premium
20%
1940s World War II Red Point Ration Token
Estimate $40-$130
Starting Price
$10
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