Chinese Thread Ration Coupon, Nanjing, 1965

China · 1965 · 2 market chi (thread)

A Chinese thread ration coupon issued in 1965 in Nanjing. This coupon was used to acquire two market chi of thread, reflecting the controlled distribution of essential goods during that period.

During the mid-20th century, China implemented a widespread system of ration coupons for essential goods due to economic planning and scarcity, controlling the distribution of items like food, cloth, and thread to its citizens.