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by Symbiote 878 days ago
When I was a child in Britain I'd usually get at least one 'Book Token' gift at each birthday, whether from a friend or relative.

It ensured I bought a book with the £5 they sent, and it was redeemable at pretty much any bookshop, large or small — so it was relatively safe.

I see the system still exists: https://www.nationalbooktokens.com/

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I'm disappointed that they're gift cards and not physical tokens.