ETERNAL COIN

The Eternal Coin programme aims to initiate a global discussion on the nature of money and the concept of value. It takes a long-term and inter-generational approach and is an educative programme teaching the theory and mechanics of currencies. The Eternal Coin encompasses discussion on the composition of currencies which might, for example, enable sustainability. Ultimately, Eternal Coin aims to provide an online tool or "playpen" which will enable communities to design, create and transact with their own currency, whatever form that may take... Commercial transactions and money are inextricably linked to trust in the community. Antiseptic, neutral exchanges of currency don't exist. Each transaction with another person links us just a little bit more to the other person's societal mores, them to ours, and both of us to the future. Without aspirations, our communities have no future, and our coins no value. This leads to a Long Finance koan - "If you have some trust, I shall give you..

Primary location: London United Kingdom