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Accessibility in Crisis Zones: Using Cash When Conditions Break Down
How floods, earthquakes, and system failures expose the importance of accessible banknote design. Exploring cash usability, crisis resilien…
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Stronger Together – Reflections on GCF 2026
Frane Maroević, Director General of ICA, reflects on Global Currency Forum 2026 in Antalya, exploring trust, resilience, sustainability, ca…
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Bank of England Defends Cash as a “Vital” Part of Britain’s Payment Future
Victoria Cleland says cash is critical for resilience, accessibility and inclusion as the UK navigates an increasingly digital payments lan…
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Why rectangular banknotes persist: A systems constraint, not a design habit
Rectangular banknotes survive due to massive engineering constraints.
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Brits return to cash to regain control over everyday spending
As everyday costs climb, more people in the UK are using cash to impose clear spending limits and regain control over their finances.
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The sovereign Euro: Why the future of currency relies on cash
Amid discussions on a digital euro, the European Commission has reaffirmed cash as a core part of Europe’s monetary system.
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