uncommon1900-1945

Not a Stamp: Dutch WWII Ration Coupons and Cards

Name: Not a Stamp: Dutch WWII Ration Coupons and Cards
Brand: Netherlands

Netherlands · 1944 · N/A - Not a stamp

This item is a collection of Dutch World War II ration coupons and cards, including milk, butter, meat, bread, potato, and fuel coupons, as well as family cards for vegetables and fruit, all contained within a tin box. The cards are dated for the 6th to 10th periods of 1944.

These documents provide a tangible link to the daily life and severe rationing experienced by the Dutch population during the German occupation in World War II, reflecting the scarcity of essential goods and the administrative efforts to manage distribution.

Printing Method

N/A - Not a stamp

Themes

not-a-stamp world-war-ii ration-cards netherlands-history occupation

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$45

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$27

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.