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uncommon1900-1945
Dutch Tobacco Ration Coupons (WWII)
Netherlands · 1944 · 10 gram / 20 gram tobacco
This item consists of two Dutch tobacco ration coupons, one for 10 grams and one for 20 grams, printed in black on light paper. They feature text detailing their purpose, quantity, validity period (until July 1, 1945), and a serial number.
Issued in the Netherlands during World War II, these coupons reflect the severe rationing of essential goods like tobacco under German occupation. They are a tangible reminder of the daily struggles and controlled distribution systems implemented during wartime.
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