Back in June, our friend Douglas Rushkoff stopped by Flavorpill to promote his new book Life Inc.; it’s an interesting read about how corporations have come to dominate all aspects of our lives and what we can realistically do to even the playing field. One of the things he mentioned: local currencies. At the time, we thought he was nuts. And then we found out about the Brooklyn Torch Project, a North Brooklyn initiative “aimed at providing Brooklynites with a tangible medium of exchange that will circulate and support the resident community.” If you’re interested in getting involved, they’re looking for someone to help design the paper currency that will be used. After the jump, some of our favorite world currencies to help get your juices flowing.
Hong Kong Dollar
Antarctican Dollar
Cook Islands Dollar
Aruban Florin
[via Woman's Day]
Comments (8)
Can we just modify that Cook Islands one? It looks pretty hipster-adaptable.
You're not a fan of what? My poor photoshopping skills or TVOTR?
I love TVOTR, but I just thought it was a jumping off point.
Local currencies don't work in big cities. The BerkShares don't even work that well.
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I'm a fan of both your photoshopping skills AND TVOTR. Good job.
Wait. Antarctica has currency? Mind = blown.
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