Litchfield City, Illinois 1/4 cent sales tax token coin pendant necklace American USA IRS Chicago vintage relic souvenir repurposed n002112

note: small coin Litchfield County, Illinois 1/4 cent tax token ~ rare token! FEATURING front lettering: REDEEMABLE AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · LITCHFIELD, 1/4 c ILLINOIS back lettering: REDEEMABLE AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · LITCHFIELD, 1/4 c ILLINOIS Sales tax tokens were fractional cent devices used to pay sales tax on very small purchases in many American states during the years of the Great Depression. Tax tokens were created as a means for consumers to avoid being "overcharged" by having to pay a full penny tax on purchases of 5 or 10 cents. Issued by private firms, by municipalities, and by twelve state governments, sales tax tokens were generally issued in multiples of 1 mill ( 1⁄10 cent). • quantity 1 • demonetized {no longer in circulation since 1947 } polished Copper token • diameter: 19 mm {small coin} • weight: 2 g CHOOSE FROM DROP DOWN MENU • 22” brass ball chain {2.5mm thick, lightweight 5 g} • no chain or cord • 2-1/2" brass snake keychain with snap end {see last photo} <please like me on> facebook.com/coinedJewelry instagram.com/coinedJewelry twitter.com/coinedJewelry pinterest.com/coinedJewelry tumblr.com/blog/coinedJewelry