Fuel Ration Book, 1957

Issued in Motherwell in January 1957, this book contains enough tokens for six months worth of fuel. Fuel rations were introduced as a temporary measure due to the Suez crisis, during which Egypt and Syria had blocked fuel supplies.

Museum reference:
NLC-2010-12
Made by:
Ministry Of Fuel And Power
Associated with:
Torrance, James · Wishaw


Dimensions:
height: 76mm
width: 22mm
depth: 2mm
Materials:
paper
Inscriptions:
19 Mr 57 Reg Number GM 7607
Audio:

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