Near Mint Post WW2 NAAFI 1d British Armed Forces Brown Bakelite Token c1946

Here on offer is a fine example of a near mint post WW2 NAAFI 1d British Armed Forces, Brown Bakelite token.

The token is made of a dark brown laminated Bakelite in a circular shape.

Printed in lack in a repeating pattern on both sides are the words:

1d BRITISH ARMED FORCES

Now I have seen these listed as used during WW2, but my understanding is that they were actually issued after WW2?

In 1946 the British Military introduced a new system of paper money for its troops to use on bases at home and abroad. These replaced both local and UK currency and encouraged soldiers to spend their wages on base where those in command could keep an eye on them, ensuring they used the NAAFI rather than local bars and establishments of less reputable natures. The NAAFI was subsidised and produced tea, cakes and beer at a cheap price, ensuring it was always a popular destination. The main advantage of using military currency though was that by producing paper money locally, the British military did not need to ship heavy metal currency to bases around the world, or lose money buying local currency through exchanges.

The denominations 3d, 6d, 1/-, 2/6, 10/- and £1 were issued in note form, but smaller currency, such as the 1d and 1/2d were produced in the form of a laminated card (Bakelite) token produced by Thomas De La Rue in England.

This example is in near mint “unused” condition.

It measures 1.1” (2.9cm) diameter and weighs 1.4g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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