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Gas Token - The Hague ND
| Aluminium (Red) | 1.4 g | 23.2 mm |
| Location | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Wilhelmina (1890-1948) |
| Type | Ration tokens › Utilities tokens |
| Years | 1958-1963 |
| Composition | Aluminium (Red) |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 23.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with cutouts |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1963 |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#378602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: GAS
Edge
Plain with a circular section taken out at random. This was done so that these tokens could not be mixed up with normal 2 1/2 cent coins with the same diameter.
Comment
The tokens were made in 1958, by anodizing the aluminium tokens from the production 1949-1952 (Kooij GA090.2) in red, after a change in tarif.
In 1963 they were taken out of circulation, but many of the remaining tokens were punched with a large hole in the center to control the process of refunding. These demonetized tokens were sold or given as a souvenir.
