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In economics, a local currency, in its common usage, is a currency not backed by a national government (and not necessarily legal tender), and intended to trade only in a small area. These currencies are also referred to as community currency, and are a form of alternative currency or complementary currency. They encompass a wide range of forms, both physically and financially, and often are... Read enhanced Wikipedia article

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    Local currency

    See Emissions Reduction Currency System for community based initiatives aimed at emission reduction In economics, a local currency, in its common usage, is a currency not backed by a national government (and not necessarily legal tender), and intended to trade only in a small area.
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    Currency

    In economics, the term currency can refer either to a particular currency, for example the US dollar, or to the coins and banknotes of a particular currency, which comprise the physical aspects of a nation's money supply. ... Main article: Local currency
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    Complementary currency

    Complementary currency (CC) is a currency which is meant to be used as a complement to a national currency. ... The term local currency, describing a complementary currency which is limited to a single locality, is sometimes used interchangeably with complementary currency.
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    Saber (sectoral currency)

    The Saber (Spanish/Portuguese: knowledge) currency is a proposal of an educational sectoral currency initially presented in Brazil. ... Local currency
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    Compendium of postage stamp issuers (Sm – So)

    Each "article" in this category is in fact a collection of entries about several stamp issuers, presented in alphabetical order. ... Russian forces in Grodno issued Arms types of Russia with an overprint of LIETUVA and a surcharge in local currency.
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    Compendium of postage stamp issuers (Sm - So)

    Each "article" in this category is in fact a collection of entries about several stamp issuers, presented in alphabetical order. ... Russian forces in Grodno issued Arms types of Russia with an overprint of LIETUVA and a surcharge in local currency.
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    Alternative currency

    Alternative currency is a term that refers to any currency used as an alternative to the dominant national or multinational currency systems (usually referred to as national or fiat money). ... Local currency
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    PLENTY (currency)

    The PLENTY (Piedmont Local Economy Tender) is a local currency used and accepted in Pittsboro, North Carolina by a growing number of business for goods and services. The currency is managed by the PLENTY Currency Cooperative Corporation and is backed by Capital Bank at with United States dollars, 10 Plentys may be purchased for $10.00 US.
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    List of community currencies in the United States

    Community currencies that have been used in the United States: ... Local currency
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    List of Canadian community currencies

    These are community currencies (also known as "local currencies") in Canada. ... Salt Spring Island $$Dollars - Salt Spring Island Local Currency, 2001 to 2002 Issues

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