Description: USA VINTAGE WWII BLUE POINT O.P.A 1944 FOOD RATION TOKENS ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF PRICE ADMINISTRATION DURING F.D.R PRESIDENCY,Script:Latin,Lettering:OPA Y 1 Y * BLUE * POINT *Reverse,Script:Latin,Lettering:OPA Y 1 Y * BLUE * POINT *Edge,Smooth,tokens measure 5/8” and were issued by the Office of Price Administration during F.D.R.’s presidency 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 II There are 30 different red tokens and 24 blue ones. They are all vulcanized fiber (celluloid) and 16 mm in size.Blue ones read: OPA Blue Point 1 (with two different letters)Red ones read: OPA Red Point 1 (with two different letters)Blue tokens were used for processed foods; red tokens for meats and fats. OPA's were first issued in 1944 - Stopped being issued in 1945 .Theories include, they are random,demographics,for prevention of counterfeiting.Red letter combinations known. Blue letter combinations known. CC, CH, CT, CV, CX, HH, HU, HV, HX, HY, TC, TT, TU, TV, TX, UU, VV, WC, WH, WT, WU, WW, XX, YY WEIGHT:.33-.37g SIZE:16mm Composition:Fiber (vulcanized fiber) THICK:1.1mm
Price: 8.75 USD
Location: South Amboy, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-01-27T19:01:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.4 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Composition: FIBER
Fineness: NA
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
