Currency
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’
Dollar strength drives yuan to lowest level in a decade
Higher US rates are narrowing interest rate differential as Chinese growth weakens
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
What is driving the drop in UK cash volumes?
The volume of cash in circulation in the UK has declined for the first time since 1960. Is this a sign the UK is moving towards a cashless society? Or just a blip in the trend?
What is the future of banknotes?
Antti Heinonen searches for clues on the future of banknotes at central banks worldwide
Liberia’s central bank says all ‘missing’ banknotes are accounted for
Internal investigation concludes banknotes ordered between 2016 and 2018 were delivered to vault