I have looked all over the internet and have found explanations of how the rationing work during the way, but not how the stamps themselves worked. Antique ww2 food ration token, replica world war ii ration book, and a handful of rivets. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Most of these items were from a special set assembled by the library of congress after the war. But there are at least a few other reasons you should consider collecting 1943 coins. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. Mint created over its decades of producing lincoln cents came in 1943. May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. You see, the war caused shortages of all sorts of things. Critical goods were ration to american citizens using coupon books issued by the government.
War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Struck as an emergency measure to help save copper for ammunition shells to be used by allied forces during world war ii, 1943 lincoln steel cents are a product of warera rationing that affected. The 1943 silver colored penny is a wartime coin issue made of steel and coated with zinc. Information from its description page there is shown below. Stamps may be sold by the teacher for 25 cents each with the monies going to a. World war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946 overview of the collection title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 19431946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box. Shop uncirculated 1943 steel cents wartime emergency issue set and more authentic and unique collectibles coins at amazons collectible coins store. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. Mint made lincoln pennies with steel instead of copper.
The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. Classic us coins collecting 1943 lincoln steel cents. Rivets, antique 1943 steel penny and authentic world war ii food ration token in a 3x4 red and white polkadot bag. This photograph shows the amounts of butter, milk, bacon, lard, sugar, cheese, tea and jam received by two people per week in britain. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Each person had 48 points worth of ration stamps per month for canned, dried, and frozen foods. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is a speedy and convenient method of establishing identity.
The 1943 silver colored penny is a wartime coin issue made of steel and. Information descriptionworld war ii war ration book no. Mint created the copper penny with a zinccoated steel replacement that is an interesting coin but not rare for numismatists. The october 21, 1943 edition of the pocahontas times reads. Ww2 wwii us war ration books with stamps wartime 1943 lot of 4 book no. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. House slippers, ballet slippers and baby shoes were exempt from the order because their production was not affected by the limited supply of leather. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. They are blue with artillery, ships, tanks and aircraft on the stamps. Home page ration book search why war ration book no. The 1941 food ration book contained coupons that could be exchanged for butter and margarine, cooking fats, sugar, ham and bacon. Coupons and rationing during world war ii dealhack. After june 10th, applications will not be accepted before august 1. Oct 01, 2003 hi, my grandmother past away in 2000 she was born in jan, 1922 and lived through the war in her teens after she died i looked through all her things and found these food ration stamps, two of the ration 3 books and, three of the ration four stamp books all still have remaining stamps, including my grandmother and my grandfathers along with another family members ration books with signatures.
Americans of potential gasoline, steel, aluminum, and electricity shortages. Four different series of war ration books were issued. From 1909 to 1942, the lincoln cent was composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Its 1943 and the globe is engulfed in the largest war that civilization has ever known. Around 1939, when world war ii began, the united kingdom imported twothirds of its food, all of which had to be shipped over oceans teeming with german uboats. World war ii ration book no 3 1943 stamps historic. Ration book four also included spare stamps that were occasionally validated for the purchase of five extra pounds of pork. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. Government regulations of rationing did not favor those with money or discriminate. An advantage of tokens was that they never expired, while the stamps did. During world war ii, the war effort required a lot of copper to make shell casings and munitions. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program.
Uncirculated 1943 steel cents wartime emergency issue set at. They belonged to my mother who passed away in 98 and i am just now going through her memorabilia. Between 1940 and 1943, the wheat acreage in the prairie provinces was. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942. Fighting brutal battles against the axis powers in both europe and east asia, the allies were finally starting to win crucial battles that would ultimately put victory within reach. The note on the bottom right corner says this application must be mailed between june 1 and june 10, 1943. Ration book application signed by beatrice clementine blewett in alexandria, louisiana. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers 7.
Copper was an essential metal for items like bullet casings and shell cases that were in demand by the u. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. Mar 23, 2007 i have wwii ration books 14 and would like to know what each stamp allowed you to buy. Oct 10, 2017 the weekly food ration for two people, uk, 1943 this photograph shows the amounts of butter, milk, bacon, lard, sugar, cheese, tea and jam received by two people per week in britain. These will be sent in a protective 2x2 coin holder as. Jan 07, 2015 the october 21, 1943 edition of the pocahontas times reads. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. The 1943 book lists a wider range of rationed foods, covering cheese, fresh eggs, jam, tea, breakfast cereals and milk.
In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. World war ii ration stamps and the buy of the week, a fibber mcgee and molly game. The ubiquitous ration book would ultimately become the most vivid and lasting. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Many purchases required stamps torn from ration books. Jun 02, 20 what is the value of war ration book no. World war ii ration books, 194345 collection information biographical sketch scope and content note. Wwii steel penny ration token collectionhere is a collection of 3 original world war ii items, as follows.
The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. This collection consists of unused certificates, coupons and stamps issued by the united states government office of price administration opa on certain goods that were rationed during world war ii. And book four series were issued towards the end of 1943. During world war ii rationing was designed primarily to distribute scarce goods reasonably equitably. Antique world war ii ration books are not rare,antiques expert larry cox answers readers questions about world war ii ration books, blakely china and commemorative coins. Find great deals on ebay for world war 2 ration books. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. In 1943 the penny was made out of zinc plated steel to save copper for the war effort which is why most 1943 pennies are silver colored. Beginning july 1, 1942, no individual could legally charge more for. World war ii rationing stamps program, 1943 1946 overview of the collection title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 1943 1946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box.
Americans had to register to receive a war ration book filled with special. Here is an example of the points needed for certain canned goods. World war ii ration books, 194345 collection information biographical sketch scope and content note cataloging information processed by emily castle august 2006 manuscript and visual collections department william henry smith memorial library indiana historical society 450 west ohio street indianapolis, in 462023269. Order patriotic war, 3 cent wwii united states stamps, 1943 steel war penny, wwii japanese stamps, wwii ration book, wwii greek stamps, germany wwii stamps, wwii norwegian stamps, 3 cent military, war us stamp sheets, wwii united states stamps. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Steel penny 4 steel pennies, 1 new penny, 1 magnet. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. That all changed in 1943, as for the first and only time, a coin was made out of steel, which was quite a contradiction from gold, silver, copper or bronze. Starting february 10 and at least through june 15, one pair of shoes could be purchased only by using stamp no.
Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. When tokens came into use, the purchaser could receive three tokens, each worth one point, in exchange. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food.
That means even the very common 1943 steel cents are historic in their own right because they were made to help our troops and allied forces fighting in the war. What was going on in world war ii when this envelope was mailed. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. This meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. Although the united states did not have food rationing in world war i, it relied. During world war i, rationing was a voluntary movement, and the united states government. Over the course of the war more foods were rationed. Food on the home front during the second world war wartime. The coins that helped to turn the tide of world war ii. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. Ration stamps printed, but not used, as a result of the 1973 oil crisis. Fighting brutal battles against the axis powers in both europe and. Ration books, world war ii, original object lessons. Each stamp was illustrated with a military symbol such as a naval ship, airplane, tank, gun, horn of plenty or torch of liberty, adding a patriotic flair.
Original poster wwii 1943 us homefront war propaganda food rationing farming 1943. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. Bring a copy of ration book 3 for each member of the family. Metal was not the only commodity that was critical to the war effort. Copper was needed for the war effort, so production on copper pennies was halted. Steel pennies were minted in 1943 because of word war ii. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Government printing office in 1943 for use during world war 2. Struck as an emergency measure to help save copper for ammunition shells to be used by allied forces during world war ii, 1943 lincoln steel cents are a product of war era rationing that affected. During world war ii, ration books were distributed to families by the office of price administration opa to help regulate food shortages as a result of the war. World war ii ration book no 3 1943 stamps historic memorabilia w stamps. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the. In 1943 the penny was made out of zinc plated steel to save copper for the war effort which is.