Curragh Camp Coin (Irish History)

CURRAGH 1940 6d brass token Excellent condition and these are hard to come by. I have multiple sets, so willing to part with this singular coin. These tokens were used by the internees to purchases goods within the camp. They were not exchangeable outside the camp which helped reduce a ‘black market’ for goods between the locals and the interns. Since the German officers were paid £3 per week and the other ranks £2 per week, this must have been paid to them in legal tender (Irish currency notes) since they were going to local pubs, cinemas and other ‘entertainments’ while out on parole. Collection or FREE postage in Ireland