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    What Are World War II Tokens Made Of?

    Jan 10, 2020 2 minutes

    • Are World War II ration tokens made of cardboard?

    The tokens are made of vulcanized fiber. The dyes used to make the tokens blue or red included an ultraviolet component meant to deter counterfeiters.

    • Why were these ration tokens produced?

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