Banknotes
US Treasury: woman will appear on new $10 banknote
It is over a century since Martha Washington was featured on a $1 note
Nigerian central bankers accused of banknote ‘mega scam’
Six accused of taking billions worth of old banknotes that were meant to be destroyed
Former ECB banknotes director describes 'arduous path' to Europa launch
Antti Heinonen details challenges in delivering new banknote series
New Australian banknotes to feature 'embossed bumps'
Feature will make it easier to feel the difference between denominations, RBA says
British minister brands Argentina’s new Falklands banknote a ‘stunt’
Launched under the slogan "Falkland Islands: a sovereign love"
Banknote and currency services provider of the year: Innovia Security
Consistent collaboration key to success for polymer pioneer
Uzbek central bank launches mobile app to meet ‘growing needs’ of online audience
App available in Russian, Uzbek and English on all Android devices
Reserve Bank of India to trial ‘plastic banknotes’
Polymer is not widely used in the surrounding region
A new wave for polymer banknotes
Bank of England’s move to introduce polymer could be a tipping point
Iceland prepares to phase out smallest banknote
500 krónur banknote will ‘presumably’ be replaced with coin ‘in near future’
Dutch study uses neuroscience to dissect consumers’ payment choices
The Netherlands Bank uses an MRI scanner to examine what is going on in consumers’ minds as they choose whether to pay by cash or card
BoE bows to persuasion as Austen proves banknotes not just a man’s field
English author will replace Charles Darwin on UK £10 note in 2017; campaign against central bank also yields review into the criteria used for character selection
Jane Austen ‘quietly waiting in wings’ to feature on UK banknote
Bank of England governor Mervyn King says Jane Austen is a likely candidate to feature on next £10 note; fails to appease concerns over all-male banknote roster
Bank of England faces legal challenge over all-male banknote roster
Central bank stands accused of failing in its duties under the Equality Act, after choosing to replace the only woman on a British banknote with Winston Churchill
Angola launches new notes and coins, cuts base rate
Notes incorporating new security features to be phased in during the first half of 2013; base rate cut to 10% as inflation hits ‘record low' of 9% per annum
Albania opens new currency centre
Bank of Albania has opened a new currency issue centre and mint as part of a wide-ranging property overhaul at the central bank
Zambia unveils new currency features
The Bank of Zambia reveals images and security features of new, rebased, currency; now comprises six banknotes and four coins
Sarb reveals details of new banknotes
South African Reserve Bank initiates national campaign about introduction of new banknotes; currency bearing image of Nelson Mandela will be in circulation by end of year
Central Bank of Nigeria stays firm over currency changes
List of frequently asked questions makes it clear overhaul plans are here to stay; central bank fails to offer direct response to criticism from government
Shake-up of Nigerian currency announced
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi outlines plans for “restructuring” of currency; changes include introduction of new 5,000 naira banknote and improved security features on existing notes
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina reports drop in counterfeits
Figures show 76% drop in counterfeits recovered in Bosnia and Herzegovina; new banknotes with improved security features hailed for large reduction in fake currency seized compared to last year
Bank Indonesia prepares payment systems for Eid
Indonesian central bank mounts campaign to get enough cash into the system prior to Eid celebrations; confident payment demands will be met
Democratic Republic of Congo fights dollarisation
Central Bank of the Democratic Republic of Congo releases new high-denomination banknotes; move signifies efforts to limit dollarisation in the country but also poses inflation risk
Malawi central bank releases new currency
Reserve Bank of Malawi introduces series of banknotes and coins; follows decision to devalue the kwacha to appease international aid donors