Local Currencies

Definition

From the Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_currency

"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. They encompass a wide range of forms, both physically and financially, and often are associated with a particular economic discourse." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_currency)