Uniting a Nation through a New Banknote Series... In the July issue of Currency News, Astrid Mitchell wrote an article highlighting some considerations around designing a new banknote. In the context of a rise in payment by card, contactless and mobile wallet, some...
IMPACTS OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS ON THE CASH CYCLE:Â A GLOBAL ANALYSIS... During the recent Currency Conference one important discussion theme was the impact of recent developments on the cash infrastructure. If the transactional use of cash is decreasing even if its...
Central banks have an opportunity to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, water usage and other environmental impacts through their currency strategy. This could be achieved by insisting their suppliers provide a carbon footprint analysis of...
I heard Brett Scott speak at the Global Currency Forum in May and found his views on cash and payments thought provoking. Â In this recent podcast, he highlights the relationship between payment systems and power, who benefits from the move to cashless payments and...