April 26, 2024
1 Cent 1c Delaware Board of Corrections PRISON-TOKEN Token RARE 1930-1939
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VINTAGEPRISON TOKEN Circa 1930-1939Delaware Board of Corrections marked " Delaware Board of Corrections" " Good for (value) in tradeOne Cent Token pictured is the one you will receive.Delaware Prison Tokens made of brass and used as money by inmates. Prison officials authorized these tokens in order to prevent contraband from entering the prisons. The purpose is to limit a prisoner's spending as normal coinage supplied by friends of the prisoner is useless within the walls of the prison. Two types "Delaware Board of Corrections" and "New Castle County Workhouse Wilmington, Del." were made, in $1.00, 25 cents, 10 cents, 5 cents and 1 cent denominations.RARE! Hard To Find!USA Shipping $2 .75 insured Additional coins $.75 each
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