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uncommon1900-1945
Swedish Coffee and Tea Ration Stamp
Sweden · 1945 · 100 gr coffee and tea entitlement
The stamp features text in Swedish indicating it is a ration coupon for coffee and tea, specifying a quantity of 100 grams. It includes fields for coupon and card numbers.
Issued by Swedish food authorities during World War II, this ration stamp reflects the wartime scarcity and government control over essential goods like coffee and tea. It illustrates the impact of global conflict on civilian life and resource management.
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Image: <a href="https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statens_livsmedelskommission" class="extiw" title="sv:Statens livsmedelskommission">Statens livsmedelskommission</a> · License: Public domain
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