3-red MO 1/10th cent mills, 1-opaque, 1-translucent, 1-transparent, see photos

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This auction is for THREE (3) red plastic mills (1/10th cent tax tokens), Missouri.
First off, let me say that I don't know much about coin values. My late mother had saved these mills (along with many other coin types and denominations) and wrapped them in a type of "Saran wrap". I'm finally into the process of disposing of her coins and bills, and thought I would try eBay before going to a local dealer.
Three RED mills/mils, 1-opaque, 1-translucent, 1-transparent.
I had NO idea there were so many differences in mils. Yes, I remember as a kid that there were different colors, but had no idea what the colors meant, but I was allowed to play with them to keep me amused. Before I list something on eBay, I usually try to do at least some research on the item I want to sell. Boy was I surprised about mills. A mill with a "1" on it meant it was woth 1/10th of ONE CENT. If it had a "5", it was worth 5/10ths of ONE CENT, (or 5 red mills). Sales tax was rounded UP to the next full penny, and the difference between the actual fractional amount and a whole cent was returned in mills. So you could wind up with as many as 9 mills, or as few as 1 mill from a purchase. No, you couldn't buy anything with them- they were ONLY good for paying the fractional tax on future purchases. If your state is like MO, our gas is priced say at .59.9, the second 9 is a fractional number (9/10ths) that was paid for with mills. I wonder what an attendant would say if you paid .99 for each gallon and then handed them a mill. Hmmm?.
I also learned there were 3 distinct types of plastic used when making mills.
1) Opaque- no light passes through mill.
2) Translucent- some light passes through but no shapes are visable through mill.
3) Transparent- more light passes through and some movement can be seen through mill.
This auction is for one of each type. The opaque and translucent mills are bright red, while the "transparent" mill is a darker red in photos. Issued sometime between 1943-1961.
Please see photos and judge value for yourself.
I myself, know NONE of the correct collector terms, so if you have a question, please excuse my ignorance. I will however, do the best I can. Please use your own judgement when viewing this item. Thank you for your understanding.
I am NOT much of a photographer either, so my amateur photos may or may not show what you need to see before purchasing this item.Further photos can be taken and sent if needed, as long as you can help me or tell me how to do so.
N
OTE: This item will be wrapped and packed carefully, see photos for any faults.
WARNING:
This is NOT a t
oy and is NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14.
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