China 1962 National Food Coupon (2 Catties)

China · 1962 · 2 Catties (food)

The coupon features Chinese text '全国通用粮票' (National Food Coupon) and '贰市斤' (Two Market Catties) in red, along with a serial number and a red official seal. The design is simple, typical of a utilitarian government-issued coupon.

This ration coupon was issued during a period of economic scarcity in China, particularly following the Great Leap Forward. Such coupons were essential for controlling the distribution of staple goods like food, reflecting the state's centralized control over resources and daily life.