Description: This is a 1940's one cent ALABAMA sales tax Token ... These pressed paper coins are Sales tax tokens ... A fractional cent devices that was used to pay sales tax on very small purchases in many American states during the times of the Great Depression. They were created as a means for consumers to avoid being "overcharged" by having to pay a full penny tax on purchases of 5 or 10 cents. Issued by private firms, by municipalities, and by twelve state governments, sales tax tokens were generally issued in multiples of 1 mill (110 cent).[1] ... This coin is in very good condition even with the discoloration of the on side ... Some I have seen are puffed up and discolored due to water damaged ... A peice of 1940's history... American struggle and perseverance ...
Price: 9 USD
Location: Topeka, Kansas
End Time: 2024-12-03T02:04:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
