These are
community currencies
In economics, a local currency is a currency that can be spent in a particular geographical locality at participating organisations. A regional currency is a form of local currency encompassing a larger geographical area, while a community curren ...
(also known as "
local currencies
In economics, a local currency is a currency that can be spent in a particular geographical locality at participating organisations. A regional currency is a form of local currency encompassing a larger geographical area, while a community curren ...
") in Canada.
* Billet Local d'Échange (BLÉ; 2018–present; Québec City)
* Bow Chinook Hour (1996–2002; replaced by CalgaryDollars.ca – present)
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Brampton dollars (1973)
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Calgary Dollars
Calgary Dollars is a local currency in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. While functioning as a limited form of currency within Calgary, it is not legal tender nor is it backed by a national government. Instead, the currency is intended as a tool for ...
(1996, 2002–present)
Chemainus Dollars(2010–2021)
* Chouenne (2021–present; Charlevoix, Québec)
* Cochrane Dollar
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Community Way Dollar (2009–present)
* Demi (2015–present; Gaspésie, Québec)
* Dollar solidaire (2020–present; Québec City)
* Dollar johannois (2004–present; Saint-Jean-de-Dieu, Québec)
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Holey dollar
Holey dollar is the name given to coins used in the early history of two British settlements: Prince Edward Island (now part of Canada) and New South Wales (now part of Australia). The middle was punched out of Spanish dollars, creating two pa ...
(19th century; Prince Edward Island)
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Kawartha Loon (2012–present)
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LETS
A local exchange trading system (also local employment and trading system or local energy transfer system; abbreviated LETS) is a locally initiated, democratically organised, not-for-profit community enterprise that provides a community infor ...
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Local Exchange Trading Systems
A local exchange trading system (also local employment and trading system or local energy transfer system; abbreviated LETS) is a locally initiated, democratically organised, not-for-profit community enterprise that provides a community infor ...
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OUR Community Dollar (c.2004–2013.. Relaunched: 2022–present)
* Paco Dollar (2004–2017; Saint-Pacôme, Québec)
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Pioneer Petroleum
Pioneer Energy LP (formerly Pioneer Petroleums), commonly referred to as Pioneer, is a gas retailer and convenience store operator, with locations in Ontario, Canada. Founded by Murray Hogarth in 1956, it is headquartered in Burlington, Ontario ...
"Bonus Bucks"
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Prosperity certificate
In 1936, the Alberta Social Credit Party-led government of the Province of Alberta, Canada, introduced prosperity certificates in an attempt to alleviate the effects of the Great Depression. Premier William Aberhart's government had won power in ...
(1936; Alberta)
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Salt Spring dollar
The Salt Spring Dollar is a local currency issued by the Salt Spring Island Monetary Foundation to promote local history, art and goodwill on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada.
History
Roundtable discussions of the Sustainable Salt Sp ...
(2001–present)
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Saskbucks (19??, Saskatchewan)
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Tamworth Hours
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Toronto dollar (1998–2013)
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Unity dollar (2006–present)
* L'Îlot on
Montreal
Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the List of the largest municipalities in Canada by population, second-most populous city in Canada and List of towns in Quebec, most populous city in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian ...
's island
See also
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List of community currencies in the United States
Community currencies that have been used in the United States:
Models
* Local currency
* Local Exchange Trading Systems (LETS)
* Time-based currency
Currencies
Intra-company
* The Barter Network
Interstate
* Blue Money Brattleboro, Vermo ...
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List of community currencies in the United Kingdom
References
External links
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Canadian community currencies, List of
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