Description

Bevtoft mejeri token 1/4 liter fløde

This charming brass mejeritegn (dairy token) from Bevtoft Mejeri in Denmark entitles the holder to 1/4 liter fløde (heavy cream). Oval-shaped with a scalloped edge, it bears the clear inscription “1/4 LITER FLØDE BEVTOFT” in raised lettering on one side. Struck in brass, it shows attractive age-related patina, minor verdigris spots, and light wear from handling—excellent for its age and purpose.

Issued by the cooperative dairy in Bevtoft (a village in Southern Jutland, Denmark), these tokens were common in the mid-20th century (likely 1930s–1960s) as a prepayment or ration system: customers bought tokens to exchange for fresh milk products like cream, skim milk, or butter at the local mejeri. Part of a widespread Danish tradition of cooperative dairies (andelssmørrejer/mejerier) that revolutionized rural agriculture and food distribution. A classic piece of Scandinavian exonumia, similar to milk bottle caps or trade tokens but specifically for cream portions.

Highly collectible among enthusiasts of Danish local history, dairy memorabilia, agricultural tokens, or Nordic exonumia—scarce and evocative of everyday life in rural Denmark.