Description: red point opa token in protective sleeve i have a quantity of these so letters on them will differOPA stands for Office of Price AdministrationRationing was first 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 OPAs) were used for change for food.OPAs were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps.Blue tokens were used for processed foods; red tokens for meats and fats.OPAs were first issued in 1944Stopped being issued in 1945Nobody has found a true reason for the letters on the OPA's. Theories include, they are random; demographics; and prevention of counterfitting.Tokens used for rationing during World War IIThere are 30 different red tokens and 24 blue ones.They are all vulacanized fiber (celluloid) and 16mm in size.Red ones read: OPA Red Point 1 (with two different letters) thanks for looking any questions feel free to ask Thanks for looking & have a great day!!
Price: 1 USD
Location: Chester, South Carolina
End Time: 2024-12-28T13:50:32.000Z
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