Now that the United States has normalized relations with Vietnam,
all seems ok and this Southeast Asian nation moving in its newfound fortunes.
But there was a time, not too long ago, when many
everyday products were as scarce as hen's teeth.
Rice is the national staple and was the most sought after item,
so the Government was forced to issue these very attractive,
multicolor rice ration coupons for the five kilo / per family allotment.
Virtually, none of these survived in unused condition .
We have located a group of un-redeemed, mint condition rice ration coupons.