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> It's also odd in the context of Germany It isn't. Only the Bundesbank / ECB is allowed to provide a currency in for Germany. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/W
by lispm 7y ago
> It's also odd in the context of Germany
It isn't. Only the Bundesbank / ECB is allowed to provide a currency in for Germany.
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Währungsmonopol https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Währungsmonopol
The Chiemgauer is a regional voucher system - more comparable to regional loyalty programs or frequent-flyer programs.
- Tomte 7y agoThose regional currencies have popped up several times, the Chiemgauer is just the only(?) long-living one. Official stance IIRC is: illegal, but so small and irrelevant by volume that it's best to ignore it and let people have a little fun and community engagement.