Chamber renews ties with Salt Spring Dollars
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A resolution between the island’s Chamber of Commerce and the Salt Spring Island Monetary Foundation means Salt Spring Dollars will once again be offered at the island’s visitor centre in Ganges.
The chamber had temporarily halted sales in early August while it worked out administrative and logistical issues.
The chamber’s visitor centre resumed the sale of Salt Spring Dollars on Oct. 1.
The colourful island currency is available at par in exchange for Canadian dollars. The centre also sells limited edition collector products and bills.
“The chamber has been a proud supporter of the local currency since its inception in 2001 in recognition of the value that Salt Spring Dollars can have in supporting tourism and local businesses,” stated a press release issued by the monetary foundation.
“We’re pleased to see a renewed commitment from the Chamber of Commerce,” said Michael Contardi, the monetary foundation’s president.
“Consistent access to the currency is important to ensure community participation, and what better place than the chamber’s visitor centre for both locals and tourists alike.”
Thrifty Foods and Mouat’s continue to offer and accept Salt Spring Dollars.
To learn more about Salt Spring Dollars, including a comprehensive list of where they are accepted, visit www.saltspringdollars.com.
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