War ration book four 1943 steel penny

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. After seeing an old war time ration quota for the period of 194243, i sat down and. It contains a wealth of information about every coin that has ever been used or produced in the us since colonial times. Before the use of tokens, people had to present the exact number of points for the purchase of merchandise or forfeit the difference. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial. 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. Of the more than 250,000 german soldiers who had fought in the campaign, half were killed in battle, and the other half taken prisoners of war. Jul 11, 2016 more than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. Shop uncirculated 1943 steel cents wartime emergency issue set and more authentic and unique collectibles coins at amazons collectible coins store. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. The 1943 steel cent features the same victor david brenner design for the lincoln cent which had been in use since the first in 1909. An eager school boy gets his first experience in using war ration book two.

Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Complete set 1943 world war 2 steel wheat pennies all 3. May 24, 2017 1943 steel wheat penny made during wartime. If youve become interested in coin collecting, i suggest that you start your education by buying a guide book of united states coins also called the red book. At the bottom it reads when you have used your ration, salvage the tin cans and waste fats. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green.

In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about war ration book. Uncirculated 1943 steel cents wartime emergency issue set at. These will be sent in a protective 2x2 coin holder as shown in the picture.

World war ii ration book no 3 1943 stamps historic memorabilia w stamps. Vintage 1943 war ration book holder sheffield brick tile. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without. Most ration restrictions didnt end until august 1945, with sugar rationing lasting in some parts of the country until 1947. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is ones allowed portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time. 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. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942.

The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins. This us government war ration book four is dated 1943. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Ration book stamps leather pouch with 1 token 1943 wwii ebay. Rationing remained a way of life until the summer of 1945, although sugar continued to be controlled in some places until 1947. Four different series of war ration books were issued. In the year 1943 the unites states issued the steel penny because the copper was needed for world war ii the steel. These will be sent in a protective 2x2 coin holder as. Each household was issued ration books based on a variety of factors.

While many coins of that period were made from special ration based compositions, the 1943 lincoln steel cent is perhaps. Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Classic us coins collecting 1943 lincoln steel cents. In an effort to save copper for war production, the 1943 mint run used a steel penny with a zinc covering. Steel pennies were made only in 1943, so this is a oneyearonly coin type. In 1943 for example, a pound of bacon cost about 30 cents, but a shopper would. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with research. Of these about 84 are detached and 36 are still attached.

The lincoln cent sometimes called the lincoln penny is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. You see, the war caused shortages of all sorts of things. Mint made lincoln pennies with steel instead of copper. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle.

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. Make sure this fits by entering your model number the 1943 steel cent, also known as a steel war penny or steelie, was a variety of the u. 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. Book three in october 1943 and book four near the end of 1943 all of which contained various items. Detailed information about the coin 1 cent steel cent, united states, with pictures and collection and swap management. The most common war ration book material is cotton. During the second world war, you couldnt just walk into a shop and buy as much sugar or butter or meat as you wanted, nor could you fill up your car with gasoline whenever you liked. 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. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. Complete set 1943 world war 2 steel wheat pennies all 3 etsy. What is a war ration book four worth with some stamps. Copper is an essential metal in the manufacturing of ammunition. Other nations also took similar actions with their coinage during the war.

Copper was needed for the war effort, so production on copper pennies was halted. Apr 07, 2020 war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. Heres a look at what those ration books and rationing stamps looked like. Although the united states did not have food rationing in world war i, it relied heavily on. For example, if a can of corn was listed at 7 ration points. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. The obverse or heads side was designed by victor david brenner, as was the original reverse, depicting two stalks of wheat thus wheat pennies, struck 19091958. World war ii ww2 wwii food ration war ration book columbus. Copper was an essential metal for items like bullet casings and shell cases that were in demand by the u. During world war ii rationing was designed primarily to distribute scarce goods reasonably equitably. They are blue with artillery, ships, tanks and aircraft on the stamps. The red stamps were used to purchase meat and butter.

Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. War ration book four with stamps, issued to con smith, spencer, south dakota. Mint created over its decades of producing lincoln cents came in 1943. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. In 1943 the united states was preparing for war in europe and in the pacific. While tearing down a house, gary pritt, of denmar, found two world war ii war ration stamp books that were issued to william madison boggs, jr. On various price lists, the blue tokens sell for 80 cents and the red tokens for 40 cents. Red and blue onepoint tokens, like the one in the inset, were used to make making change for rati. The back reads never buy rationed goods whitout ration stamps never pay more than the legal price. Vintage 1943 wwii world war 2 ration book no 3 with 190 stamps tennessee. In 1943 the penny was made out of zinc plated steel to save copper for the war effort which is why most 1943 pennies. Currency capable of being lifted with a magnet was the 1943 steel penny, sometimes called the steelie. Mint created the copper penny with a zinccoated steel replacement that is an interesting coin but not rare for numismatists. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell.

The mint mark, s, is worn down a little i could barley make it out. A photograph from the national archives of a young boy in february 1943 being handed a war rations booklet. Which red book are you quoting, because all 2008, 2000, 1970, and 1964 of mine say the opposite. The steel cent has been out of issue for almost 70 years. The soviet union announced that the 462day battle of stalingrad had ended after the last of the german sixth army forces surrendered. Office of price administration book description washington, d.

It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used. The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. Pages with varying quantities of stamps are light blue, navy blue, green, red 1 page is totally used only tab remain. The 1943 silver colored penny is a wartime coin issue made of steel and coated with zinc. The unique composition of the coin lowgrade steel coated with zinc, instead of the previously 95%copperbased bronze composition has led to various nicknames, such as wartime cent, steel war penny, and steelie. Give your whole support to rationing and tby conserve our vital goods. Most coins were worn out or damaged in circulation long ago, and almost all coins were returned to banks and the u. During world war ii, the war effort required a lot of copper to make shell casings and munitions.

It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. This is an original 1943 war ration book from tacoma, washington with stamp sheets. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. Home page ration book search why war ration book no. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. The a, b, and c series of green stamps in ration book 4, which will be issued during the last week of october.

You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. During world war 2, imported goods that included tinned items were rationed in britain, and these were worth 16 points in your ration book. World war ii put a heavy burden on us supplies of basic materials like food, shoes, metal, paper, and rubber. With many parents engaged in war work, children are being taught the facts of point rationing for helping out in family marketing. May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In the year 1943 the unites states issued the steel penny because the copper was needed for world war ii the steel look is actually the result of. Due to world war 2 wartime needs of copper for use in ammunition, the onecent coin in 1943 was minted from steel. The book is numbered 544171 aa and has the original owners name and address on the front of the booklet. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing.

Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others. 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. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945. In order to save copper for the war effort, the united states mint under the authority from congress began making pennies from steel with a thin coating of zinc. Critical goods were ration to american citizens using coupon books issued by. 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. Steel pennies were minted in 1943 because of word war ii. Thats when the mint, pursuant to 1942s public law 815, temporarily suspended use of copper in pennies to ration the metal for use in war materials.