Question 1

Why should I exchange my euros to sysmäcoin and instead of just using regular euros?

Accepted Answer

It is really important, especially in smaller municipalities that people use local services and products. It's the only way to ensure that local services maintain their business or eventually grow.
When there is demand for local services and products it is possible to expand what Sysmä has to offer, maintain the current employment and even enhance business and therefore increase tax incomes to Sysmä. Which means better services and lower municipal tax rate for you.
When you wish to support well-being of Sysmä, come forth and use sysmäcoin! Exchange rate from euro (€) to sysmä (S) is 1,05% when you exchange 100 € minimum (equals to 105 S). So you are given economical benefits by changing to sysmäcoin. Sysmäcoin is stronger currency than Euros (€).
In exchanges less than 100 € there is no exchange benefit. Minimum amount of 20 € is required for exchange.

Question 2

So, how does sysmäcoin work?"

Accepted Answer

Digital:
Digital sysmäcoin are used by once consumable QR-codes, which can be used either by mobile or tablets. After you sign up to system with your own mobile you can download sysmä currency to your very own sysmä-account. In act of purchase show your QR-code to salesperson who shall scan the code with his/her own mobile. Money transfers from your account to salesperson's account. Value decreases over time by consuming QR-codes. Same QR-code cannot be used twice or be copied. You may add more funds to your sysmäcoin-account at any given time.
Paper:
If you're unable to use digital sysmä services or don't want to register your own sysma account, You may receive printed sysmä QR-codes from companies that change them which you can check out over here. Company to provide the exchange decides the exchange ratio. If you own a sysmä account, you may print print your own QR-codes with values to your liking. Printed QR-code can be given i.e. to children or as a gift.
In act of purchase show QR-code to salesperson, who shall scan it with his/her mobile. Money transfers from QR-code to salespersons account. With printed QR-codes, value decreases by amount of purchase and can be consumed later. QR-codes are way more handy than notes because you don't have to carry change money around.
Losing your QR-codes has same downsides as does cash so handle it with care.
As a consumer:
You're able to create your own sysmä account in the start of the year in the address which we'll inform on this site. After that you're able to use sysmäcoin in the following locations.
Every company is allowed to have their own set of rules when it comes to paying with sysmäs. (I.e. maximum and minimal amounts, products in can be used with) Alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and fuel cannot be paid with sysmäcoin.

Question 3

Where can I use sysmäcoin?

Accepted Answer

You may use sysmäs in every local company that has joined in the sysmä currency (including associations, companies, shops and municipality services).
Anybody visiting Sysmä may use the currency by opening their own sysmäcoin account, where you can upload sysmäcoin.
Another way is to ask to have sysmäs in change from those places that exchange in sysmäs.
Places exchanging sysmäcoin can be seen here and can be identified by this symbol.

FAQ

FAQ

Why should I exchange my euros to sysmäcoin and instead of just using regular euros?

So, how does sysmäcoin work?"

Where can I use sysmäcoin?