Banknotes
Syrian central bank issues new banknote
New 5,000 lira note is issued as expert estimates that war-torn country’s inflation has reached 179%
ECB reports historically low counterfeit volumes
€20 and €50 remain the most counterfeited, central bank data shows
MAS urges Singaporeans to use digital ‘red envelopes’ during Lunar New Year
E-hong bao help reduce the carbon emissions of printing banknotes, MAS says
Australian Senate axes plans to ban cash usage above $10,000
Controversial bill threatened to jail those conducting large cash transactions
Singapore’s central bank discontinues issuance of $1,000 banknote
Highest denomination will remain legal tender, but new issuance will cease at the end of 2020
BoE extends contract with De La Rue
UK printer will help central bank continue to develop printing site as world leader
New polymer banknotes are greener and cheaper – T&T governor
Central bank plans to review coin denomination usage later this year, Alvin Hilaire says
Kenya’s central bank opens new currency centre
New facility will improve currency circulation within the region, president Kenyatta says
Covid-19 may survive 28 days on banknotes and payment cards
New research suggests virus can survive for an extended period of time at room temperature
Sama launches polymer version of five-riyal banknote
New note will circulate alongside existing cotton banknotes
Global banknote developments before and after Covid-19
Antti Heinonen looks at how the pandemic triggered sharp changes in demand for cash
Brazil launches new 200 real banknote as hoarding continues
New banknote worth $37 features new security features, and has been sized to ensure quick dispersal
Liberia puts central bank board members on trial
Former governor and board members are latest to face charges over allegedly missing banknotes
Fed picks G+D to develop ‘next-generation’ currency processing
German firm developed new prototype for the Fed to maximise speed and accuracy
Brazil plans new note as cash demand hits record high
Central bank will introduce 200 real banknote as Brazilians start to hoard cash
Costa Rica to issue first polymer banknotes
Central bank will retain size and colour of existing notes to smooth transition to new substrate
Oman launches first denomination in new banknote series
New series incorporates improved security features and elements for the visually impaired
Covid-19 likely to affect return of paper £20 banknote – BoE
Central bank reports consumers are likely to hold onto old banknotes until they cease to be legal tender
Cash issuance in Botswana balloons 18% in 2019
Annual report shows banknote issuance growth for all denominations
Angola to issue its first polymer banknotes
Governor says new banknote series will improve security and durability, and cut costs
Coronavirus panic fuels a surge in cash demand
Evidence of hoarding in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the eurozone, Russia and the US
Trinidad and Tobago demonetisation hit illegal activities, central bank says
Financial Intelligence Unit recorded 900 reports of suspicious transactions in three-month window
Cash usage decreases as confidence in banks rises – research
Research included in MAS review flags importance of psychological factors in cash usage
Bank of Thailand advocates washing banknotes
Central bank says “mild detergent” or soapy water will be enough