Colorado Sales Tax Token (2 Mills)

United States (State of Colorado) · c. 1935-1945

A small, round red plastic sales tax token featuring the denomination '2' in the center and the text 'COLORADO SALES TAX TOKEN' around the border.

Country: United States (State of Colorado)
Year: c. 1935-1945
Denomination: 2 Mills (0.2 Cent)
Metal: Plastic (often referred to as 'acetate' or 'tenite')

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Overview

A small, round red plastic sales tax token featuring the denomination '2' in the center and the text 'COLORADO SALES TAX TOKEN' around the border.

Historical significance

Issued during the Great Depression, many U.S. states created sales tax tokens to help citizens pay fractional-cent sales taxes on small purchases without rounding up disproportionately.

Obverse (front)

Features the large numeral '2' enclosed within a double concentric circle, surrounded by the legend 'COLORADO SALES TAX TOKEN'.

Reverse (back)

Similar or identical design to the obverse, featuring the large numeral '2' enclosed within a double concentric circle and the legend 'COLORADO SALES TAX TOKEN'.

Estimated value

$1 - $5 depending on condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, color vibrancy, and scarcity of specific plastic formulations or minor die/lettering varieties.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated with crisp details and minimal surface wear.

Mintage & rarity

Common; millions were produced for widespread daily commerce.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authentic tokens show period-appropriate manufacturing textures. Modern counterfeits are rarely made for common low-value tax tokens due to lack of profit incentive.