Petols – Design
The Petols produced by Petrolia resident Ken Young featured engravings of bicycle transport, farming, windmills, hydropower wheels, a pot leaf, dedicated to “a sustainable society." They were encircled by the words "economy," ecology," and "culture," which Young considered indispensable for a self-governing community.
Petols
In 2007, the maverick Petrolia resident Ken Young, a climate scientist, took a bold step by investing a significant portion of his personal savings to establish the Petol. He produced coins made of pure silver, aiming to enhance self-sufficiency in the Mattole valley.
Community Currency – Directory
The Humboldt Exchange Community Currency Directory was printed from 2003 to 2010.
Community Currency – Bills
Local artists created the art for the Community Currency with bills ranging from 1 dollar to 50 dollars.
Humboldt Exchange Community Currency
An alternative social movement, the Humboldt Exchange Community Currency was born in 2003 as a grassroots effort to form an alternative market and support especially those workers earning a minimum wage.