TWO BEAUTIFUL HISTORICAL OKLAHOMA STATE CONSUMERS TAX TOKENS, 1 & 5 MILS

Description

Two beautiful  historical Oklahoma State Consumers Tax "For Old Age Assistance" Tokens, ND.
These pieces were used to pay sales tax on small purchases during the years of the Great Depression. In 1929, many state governments began looking for ways they could make up the loss in income tax as unemployment rose. West Virginia had implemented a 1 percent sales tax as early as 1921 and other states began to look towards it as an example. While the sales tax created revenue, it also created odd sales totals. If a person made a purchase of only 10 cents and the sales tax was 3 percent, that meant there was three tenths of a cent due in tax. Either the retailer lost money by rounding down or they over collected by rounding up. This is where these tokens entered the picture.
The merchant could round up to the nearest cent, then the customer would receive a tax token that could be used on future purchases. Of course, this meant people had to remember their tax tokens and it could be confusing with so many extra tokens. The tokens were in multiples of one mill, which was 1/10 of a cent. With all the extra tokens needed for purchase, the system was generally not well received and most states discontinued their use by the beginning of WWII.
Only twelve states used these tax tokens, Oklahoma included.
Your Tax Tokens will be shipped as soon as payment is received. If you have any questions let me know before you bid.  Shipping in the US is .  This does not apply to foreign purchasers, the rates depend on the country. No shipping to Germany. You can rest assured I will find the cheapest and safest option, please check before you bid.
I combine shipments. Thanks and good luck!