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Another form of rationing that was employed during World War II, called Ration Stamps.

These were redeemable stamps or coupons.

Every family was issued a set number of each kind of stamp based on the size of the family, ages of children and income.

This allowed the Allies and mainly America to supply huge amounts of food to the troops and later provided a surplus to aid in the rebuilding of Europe with aid to Germany after food supplies were destroyed.