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LUMI - The New Digital and Physical Currency
Frequently asked questions
What is LUMI?
Summary
LUMI is a regional central bank currency issued in both physical and digital form that also has the intrinsic characteristics of a “stable coin”. This means that it functions as “money” in its most classic usage as:
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a medium of exchange
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a store of value, and
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a unit of account
Currency long name: African Kingdoms LUMI
Currency short name: LUMI
Currency code: AKL
Issuing Authority: African Diaspora Central Bank (ADCB)
Legal Entity Identifier: 894500ZVOL3A9LO8LP28
Underwriting Characteristics:
As sovereign ‘hard money’ LUMI is underwritten by 100kWh of solar energy and pegged to 4 grains of gold (0.2592g).
Commodity Settlement:
LUMI circulates as a medium of exchange amongst its secondary market users and is settled by real commodity in the primary market.
Primary Market Value: 1 LUMI = US$15.96
1 LUMI = 100 kWh solar energy
1 LUMI = 0.2592g
Distribution: Global
Licensing Year: 2014
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