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Tag: Local Currency

Eko local currency: Alex Walker
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Eko local currency: Alex Walker

Alex Walker is the chairman of Ekopia, a community with 250 members in the Findhorn Ecovillage near Inverness in Scotland. Each … Continue reading Eko local currency: Alex Walker

People’s Bank of Govanhill: Ailie Rutherford
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People’s Bank of Govanhill: Ailie Rutherford

Ailie Rutherford, a Scottish artist, started the People’s Bank of Govanhill during a residency at Govanhill Baths in 2015. It has grown into … Continue reading People’s Bank of Govanhill: Ailie Rutherford

Making plans for a community currency in Glasgow
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Making plans for a community currency in Glasgow

On November 30, Glasgow City Council hosted a meeting about starting a community currency to serve the people of Glasgow. … Continue reading Making plans for a community currency in Glasgow

Bristol Pound: Stephen Clarke
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Bristol Pound: Stephen Clarke

The Bristol Pound is the UK’s first city-wide local currency, the first to have electronic accounts managed by a regulated … Continue reading Bristol Pound: Stephen Clarke

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