Red or Blue OPA Ration Token Cufflinks

• OPA stands for Office of Price Administration
• Rationing was first started in 1942. Items that were rationed include canned goods, meats, sugar, coffee, tires, gas and more.
• The Office of Price Administration used OPA stamps, coins and chits for rationing.
• OPA coins (commonly called OPAs) were used for change for food.
• OPAs were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps.
• Blue tokens were used for processed foods; red tokens for meats and fats.
• OPAs were first issued in 1944
• Stopped being issued in 1945