Banknotes
The answers to the 2018 Central Banking Christmas quiz
We reveal the answers to the Christmas quiz, and the winner
Interview: Jussi Kangas on the future of cash
Bank of Finland adviser says it’s challenging to keep the cash cycle efficient as usage falls
Rwanda to issue new banknotes
New 500 and 1,000 franc notes will have new security features and design elements
Adverse environment forces banknote firm Arjowiggins Security to close
Paper specialist forced to liquidate UK and French holdings despite restructuring
Liberia steps up monitoring of NPLs
New credit reference system to help financial institutions keep track of credit history and debt obligations; investigation ongoing into ‘missing’ banknotes
Website of the year: Sveriges Riksbank
The Swedish central bank has redesigned and restructured its website to great effect, with users staying longer and engaging with more content
Second round of 2019 Central Banking awards winners revealed
Winners include Warren Coats, St Louis Fed, Bank of Israel, RBA and National Bank of Ukraine
Currency manager: Bank of Israel
The Israeli central bank is revolutionising the way it manages the country’s banknotes while maintaining security and preparing for the future
Currency services: De La Rue
2018 was a busy year for the UK-based banknote provider as it secured new clients and transformed its focus towards technology
Currency innovation: Giesecke+Devrient Currency App
The German company has helped central banks improve their educational outreach to bolster national currency security
Fed launches banknote app for children
App provides details of security features, mimicking raised intaglio print through vibrations
Nepalese central bank seeks Indian help over large denomination notes
Nepal Rastra Bank asks RBI to permit new Indian notes to be used as legal tender
Iran to cut four zeros from currency
Currency continues to depreciate, inflation climbs and growth slows
New Zambian banknotes cause trouble for ATMs
Central bank advises public to deposit new notes at banks due to a delay in ATM calibration
Hong Kong’s new banknotes get design facelift
For the first time, the design of the notes will share a unified theme; the notes will not be printed on polymer due to security feature integration
RBA authors try to estimate banknotes’ whereabouts
Information is sparse on the period between a banknote’s issuance and its destruction
Beyond payments: central bank digital currency
The issuance of central bank digital currencies, such as Sweden’s proposed e-krona, could facilitate monetary policy beyond the zero lower bound
Bank of Mexico opens second banknote printing plant
Existing facility has reached capacity and cannot keep up with banknote demand, says governor
West African single currency plans move towards lift-off
Ecowas community launches competition for design of new currency aimed at strengthening trade and growth within the region
BoE launches comms push as it seeks face for £50 note
Central bank seeks boost to public engagement from nominations and ‘Future Forum’
Riksbank says all banks should be ‘obliged’ to continue cash services
Central bank goes “a step further” in ensuring government legislation keeps cash alive in Sweden
Australia to launch new $50 note
Successful transition to new $5 and $10 notes opened door for most circulated note
Kenyan central bank gets green light on banknotes from court
Court of Appeals rules in favour of central bank on tumultuous banknote tender, clearing the way for De La Rue
UK to retain highest denomination note
Central bank says new £50 will be printed on polymer; low-value coins also set to stay