Dutch Egg Ration Coupons

Netherlands · 1942 · 1 egg, 1/2 egg

A sheet of Dutch egg ration coupons from World War II, featuring denominations of '1 EI' and '1/2 EI' for eggs. The design is simple and functional, printed in black ink on light paper, and is not a postage stamp.

These coupons were essential for civilians in the Netherlands during World War II to acquire scarce goods like eggs, illustrating the severe impact of wartime shortages and the rationing system implemented by the occupying forces.