The Brixton Pound local currency was launched in London in 2009.
The currency was introduced in Brixton, an area of south London, to encourage residents to spend with independent local businesses. It was available in notes featuring notable people associated with the area, including David Bowie, who was born in Brixton.
The Brixton Pound was designed to circulate within the local economy rather than replace sterling nationally. Participating shops and businesses accepted it for goods and services, helping promote local trading and community identity.
It is often confused with the Bristol Pound, which was launched in 2012, and with the Totnes Pound, introduced in Devon in 2007. Those currencies had similar community aims but were separate schemes.