[Ansteorra-announce] [Announcements] Clarification regarding policy on coinage and currency

[Meg Baron]

Greetings unto the membership of the Society:

Yesterday, an explanation of the Policy on Coinage and Currency approved
by the Board as SCA Inc. Corporate Policies XI at the January quarterly
meeting was posted to this list. The message has engendered some
confusion, and I wanted to take this opportunity to clarify. 

I apologize for the USA-centric statement: "This policy does not mean
that coins may not be minted as event site tokens or souvenirs. They add
much to the atmosphere of events. However, this policy does mean that no
individual or group may require that privately minted coinage (that is,
anything not minted by the U.S. Treasury Department) be used or accepted
as a form of payment for merchandise, services or fees of any kind at
any SCA event." Of course, this should take into account those branches
of the SCA Inc. located outside the US. Therefore, a more accurate
statement would be:

"This policy does not mean that coins may not be minted as event site
tokens or souvenirs. They add much to the atmosphere of events. However,
this policy does mean that no individual or group may require that
privately minted coinage (that is, anything not minted by the applicable
governmental agency) be used or accepted as a form of payment for
merchandise, services or fees of any kind at any SCA event."

Nevertheless, it is important to note that this statement was merely
explanatory in nature, and not actually a part of the policy. The
portion of the the message that actually appears as Corporate Policies
XI is as follows:

"While the SCA, Inc. supports and encourages the study of period
numismatics, it is not the policy of the SCA, Inc. to endorse or require
the acceptance of privately minted coinage or other tokens at
SCA-sanctioned events. The SCA, Inc. or its branches shall not require
the acceptance of privately minted coinage or other tokens as payment
for any goods or services at any SCA-sanctioned events. Any such
transactions may be conducted at the discretion of the individuals
involved, as with any other barter transaction. In such cases,
compliance with applicable tax laws is the responsibility of the
individuals."

I hope this explanation helps mitigate concerns.

Sincere regards,

Meg Baron
President, SCA Inc.


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