1.   Prior to that the only way that you could get sweets was if you had the necessary ration coupons.

2.   And you had to show your ration coupons.

3.   In this competititve atmosphere, consumers once accustomed to fixed prices, ration coupons, and low quality have learned to shop around for the best deals.

4.   People all around the country spent their cherished ration coupons on wedding presents for the popular princess.

5.   Although prices soared, lines and ration coupons vanished and stores quickly were full of goods after the long years of Soviet poverty.

6.   Each year, Cuban families receive ration coupons for such basics as rice, beans and toothpaste.

7.   Grain shortages have been reported in several southern provinces, and several provinces and cities have reintroduced grain ration coupons in an attempt to control prices.

8.   Iraqis receive ration coupons which entitle them to rice, tea, sugar and cooking oil each month, which has helped ward off starvation.

9.   Iraqis receive ration coupons which entitle them to rice, tea, sugar and cooking oil each month.

10.   On Saturday and Sunday, ship owners will receive notices by post, which they will have to exchange for ration coupons at designated centers.