NetzBon
The NetzBon (formerly BonNetzBon ) is a complementary currency that was initiated in 2001 by the “Social Economy” association in Basel and is accepted as a means of payment in over 130 companies in the Basel region (Switzerland) (as of 2016).
The NetzBon is published by the "Genossenschaft Netz Soziale Ökonomie" and financed by it alone. The alternative currency is completely independent of outside donors. The “Förderverein Soziale Ökonomie”, on the other hand, guarantees their security and convertibility in full solidarity.
Since 2005, the NetzBon has been protected against counterfeiting using certain printing techniques. Each series of notes differs in its printing color. The specified note value corresponds to the printed equivalent in Swiss francs. Its validity is usually three years, but old series can be exchanged for the new series grades after expiry for a fee.
history
In 2001 the “BonNetzBon” (BNB) was introduced by the “Genossenschaft Netz Soziale Ökonomie” in Basel. The aim was to establish the exchange of BNBs within the cooperative network as a means of payment in the companies and organizations connected to it and to promote communication among each other. At the time, the receipt was a non-convertible currency, i.e. i.e. it could not be exchanged for another currency or for Swiss francs.
In 2005 the BNB was converted into a convertible and thus redeemable currency. At the same time, it was made available to non-members. At that time it also received a new layout. The main motif was the petroglyphs of a cave painting, and the background was an incomplete puzzle that symbolizes the networking of the various member companies and organizations.
In 2012, the BNB received a new image. Until 2015, the notes were provided with abstract icons. The various symbols expressed the different areas of work or branches of industry of the cooperative companies.
In 2015, the BonNetzBon was renamed "NetzBon" and again got a new look. Today the Basel city map is shown on the notes.
See also
literature
- Social and Solidarity Economy for Sustainable Development: The Social Economy Basel example.
- Pieter Poldervaart: Basel pays differently. In: Basler Stadtbuch 2015 , pp. 38–40.