Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB introduced HullCoin digital currency to reward volunteerism
Kingston upon Hull City Council, GB HullCoin Volunteerism
City residents earn discounts to local shops and service providers by helping the community. The HullCoin program assigns value to civic-minded activities ranging from smoking cessation to arranging events for seniors. Participating businesses accept HullCoins via QR code from a user's phone and provide discounts up to 50%. The council created the world's first local digital currency to enhance volunteerism and boost patronage of local businesses.
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Volunteers who earn HullCoins are rewarded with discounts at local shops
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