History quiz

What is the value of a ration token?

Ration tokens were used in the United States during World War II to distribute food and other scarce items. The value of a ration token varied depending on the commodity it was used to purchase. For example, a single red token could be used to purchase a pound of meat, while a blue token could be used to purchase two pounds of sugar. The Office of Price Administration (OPA) set the point values for rationed commodities, and these values could change over time.