1 Retailers Occupation Token Department Of Finance,State Of Illinois, aluminum

Description

Tokens remain popular with collectors and investors
This listing is for 2 1935-47 State of Illinois Retailers 1/½ Cent Occupation Tax Token
A number of US States introduced sales tax tokens between 1935-1960.
Features
Country     * Tokens * (United States - Sales Tax Tokens)
Type     Token
Years     1935-
Value     1 1/2 Mills (0.0015)
Currency     Sales Tax Tokens
Composition     Aluminum
Weight     0.59 g
Diameter     20 mm
Thickness     1.36 mm
Shape     Square with rounded corners
Orientation     Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized     06-30-1947
Obverse
Circular lettering with denomination inside
Lettering:
DEPT. OF FINANCE
1 1/2
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Then the one and one-half denomination
Reverse
Circular lettering surrounding denomination inside
Lettering:
* RETAILERS' *
1 1/2
OCCUPATION TOKEN
Edge
Plain
Comments
Manufacturer: Osborne Register Company