Currency
Swiss National Bank bolsters security features of first banknote in new series
New series printed on three-layered polymer substrate
Redesigned digital currency could keep central banks in control
Researchers at UCL launch “RSCoin” idea, highlighting its superiority over bitcoin
UK mint starts production of ‘ground-breaking’ pound coins
Elements from the emblems of all four UK nations will feature on reverse of the coin
Canadian public put forward women for spot on new banknote
Bank of Canada to launch new polymer banknote in 2018 featuring an “iconic” Canadian womann ‘iconic’ Canadian woman
Tighter quality standards on banknotes not needed, DNB paper suggests
Condition of banknotes does not significantly affect consumers' ability to identify counterfeits
Sarb seeks release of banknotes from detained plane
Aircraft detained in Zimbabwe after discovery of dead body
Emerging markets leading the way in cutting-edge payments innovations, UK report finds
Mobile payments embraced in emerging markets where banking infrastructure lags
ECB ‘actively considering’ whether to scrap €500 note, Cœuré says
Note appears to be used widely in facilitating crime
Innovative print techniques are key for new Georgian banknotes
National Bank of Georgia launches first notes in new series
Bank of Russia holds after oil prices enter ‘risk scenario’
Risk of recession and inflationary pressures both pushed upwards by falling oil price, bank says
Analysts see Hong Kong peg under scrutiny
Hong Kong dollar reached lowest level in nearly a decade this week, prompting fears of looming attack