Northern Colorado Community Barter is a Go Local movement, a barter network and a community currency all rolled into one.

Go Local, Buy Local

You have probably heard all about why it’s best to shop locally.  All our member businesses are locally owned.  When you shop there, you support your local community.

Community Currency

The barter tokens give you that extra little incentive to support your community.  When you first buy a token, a portion of the proceeds goes to a participating local charity of your choice.  Then when you spend that token, you support a local business.

Barter Network

The tokens themselves serve as a convenient way for participating businesses to exchange services they need from each other without paying for it with regular money.

When you buy your first barter tokens, you will receive the most current available edition of the Barter Guide.  It contains a printed directory of all participating businesses and advertisements and coupons further explaining how you can spend your tokens.

About the physical barter tokens
The medallions used in our barter group are produced by the American Open Currency Standard(AOCS).

AOCS believes currency should have intrinsic value and not just be backed up by the faith of the government or even the community.  Gold, silver and copper have historically been used as money because they are nonperishable, relatively rare, and intrinsically valuable.  AOCS guarantees all its pieces contain the stated amount and quality of the metal.  All AOCS pieces, while having different designs, all have a standard weight and purity and are interchangeable across the country.  Your AOCS silver obtained in Northern Colorado could also support a participating local community you travel to.  Look for “AOCS approved” on the pieces you accept.

Ready to be a Northern Colorado Community Barter Mechant? Register Here!

Last Updated (Wednesday, February 2, 2011 — 8:41 PM)