1940 Token TC-43011 Brass L.D.S. Church Welfare Plan UT Quarter

Coin Details

Description

This 1940 brass token cataloged as TC-43011 is a quarter-denomination piece from the LDS Church Welfare Plan in Utah. The quarter value placed this token at the middle of the denomination series, bridging the gap between the smaller nickel and dime pieces and the larger half dollar and dollar tokens. The brass composition matches the nickel and dime tokens, while the higher half dollar and dollar values were struck in white metal. This denomination structure ensured that welfare plan participants could conduct transactions of virtually any size within the church distribution system. Token collecting communities organized around specific series, regions, or themes provide educational resources, trading opportunities, and social connections that enhance the enjoyment and scholarly depth of the hobby. The quarter denomination was the most frequently used token in the series, as it corresponded to a practical everyday purchasing amount for basic food and household items at church welfare stores.

Rarity Notes

Brass LDS Church Welfare Plan token, quarter denomination. TC-43011. Mid-range denomination with moderate survival rate.

Cross References

PCGS #881955; TC-43011; 1940 LDS Church Welfare Plan, UT, Quarter