Vintage 1937-42 (ND) Utah Sales Tax Token Emergency Relief Fund 5 Mills TC#89090

Utah Sales Tax Token, specifically a 5 mill token used during the Great Depression era.
Here's more information about these tokens:
Purpose: These tokens were fractional cent devices issued by various states, including Utah, during the Great Depression (primarily 1930s and 40s) to allow consumers to pay the exact amount of sales tax on small purchases, avoiding the "overcharge" of paying a full cent on items with fractional tax amounts.
Value: Each "mill" represented 1/10 of a cent, so a 5 mill token like the one pictured was worth half a cent.
Material and Issuance: Utah began issuing these tokens in 1937, four years after the state's first sales tax legislation was enacted. They were made from various materials, including aluminum, as seen in the image, as well as cardboard, fiber, and plastic.
Emergency Relief Fund: The revenues collected from the sales tax using these tokens were deposited into an Emergency Relief Fund for the state.

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