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British Celluloid Disc Tokens

Prior to the War Department (WD) general paper issues there was an issue of celluloid tokens used not only by POWs but also by refugees in internment camps.

They were first issued in 1941 and were used until 1943 when replaced by the general paper issue. Denominations listed are 1/2, 1, and 6 Pence.  However the 6 Pence has never been seen.

  • 1/2 Pence token from British Celluloid Disc Tokens, a WWII Great Britain POW camp
    1/2 Pence
  • 1 Pence token from British Celluloid Disc Tokens, a WWII Great Britain POW camp
    1 Pence

From the collection of Dave Frank, a leading expert on WWI and WWII camp money notes and tokens, collector since 1957 and co-author of The Complete Book of World War II USA POW & Internment Camp Chits.