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Astrid Mitchell

1 April 2022

5 min read

Bioguard™ – the Precautionary Solution for Safer Banknotes

As has been well documented, sensational and alarmist claims in the media at the outset of the pandemic that handling cash transfers COVID has done long term and potentially irreparable damage to public confidence.

COVID-19 Free Substrates, Features Free

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

2 min read

COVID 19 Impacts De La Rue Turnaround Plan

De La Rue has announced a trading update on the financial year ending March 2022, as well as an update of progress on its Turnaround Plan, which unsurprisingly has been impacted by the pandemic.

Companies COVID-19

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

2 min read

HUMANIA: One Note, One Jab

Work has now started on the first in the HUMANIA series of banknotes, which are being produced to raise money to support people who have been most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19

Astrid Mitchell

21 Dec. 2021

6 min read

Good Results Fail to Impress the Markets

While the companies we feature in Industry Watch are being directly affected by COVID-19 trends and issues, they are also subject to market trends. COVID-19 has disrupted global economic stability – raw materials, energy and labour are all in short supply, and inflation is on the rise.

Companies COVID-19

Astrid Mitchell

29 Sept. 2021

4 min read

Winners of IACA Awards for Pandemic Response Initiatives

The International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) held its Excellence in Currency awards ceremony on 23 September, at which it presented the eight nominations and announced the winners of the ‘Best Currency Initiative Implemented in Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic’.

COVID-19

Astrid Mitchell

29 Sept. 2021

5 min read

Uncertainty Prevails

This is now the seventh Industry Watch, covering 21 months, where COVID-19 has been the main issue influencing market values and trends. Given the differing impact of COVID at a given time on regions and industries and, as we are entering the last quarter of 2021, it is useful to compare the performance year to date in both our usual selected world markets and separately in markets in some other countries.

Companies COVID-19

Astrid Mitchell

29 Sept. 2021

4 min read

After the Pandemic – What Next for the Cash Industry?

We normally reserve the crystal ball gazing in Currency News™ for the end of the year, but the pandemic is no respecter of editorial calendars, and the consequences of the pandemic on our industry will last long beyond the next calendar year.

Comment COVID-19

Antti Heinonen

19 Sept. 2021

8 min read

The Paradoxical Development of the Usage of Cash During the Pandemic: Part II

The acceleration of the paradoxical cash developments during the ongoing pandemic, namely the decline in cash usage at point of sale accompanied by surge in cash holdings, was addressed in the June issue of Currency News.

COVID-19 Studies, Reports

Andrea Nitsche

19 Sept. 2021

10 min read

Why Cash Matters – Not Despite but Because of COVID

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the global poor. It has also strongly impacted the lives of many women, and, as a consequence, children, the world over. For everyone thus affected by COVID-19, cash is often a lifeline, a means of support, of escape and maintaining personal freedom, of independence and of securing livelihoods.

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Astrid Mitchell

30 Aug. 2021

10 min read

Catch Me if You Can – ECB Reports on Cash and COVID

A new report published last month – ‘Catch Me (If You Can): Assessing the Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission via Euro Cash’ – by the European Central Bank (ECB) sought to answer key questions such as, how long do coronaviruses remain infectious on banknotes and coins? Is it possible to become infected through contact with cash?

COVID-19 Studies, Reports

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Astrid Mitchell

29 July 2021

3 min read

Aeris™ Proven to Eliminate COVID 19 in One Hour

Spectra Systems Corporation launched its novel approach to cleaning soiled banknotes with the launch of its Aeris™ system in 2014 (See CN July 2014).

COVID-19 Technology

Astrid Mitchell

29 July 2021

4 min read

IACA Awards for COVID Measures

The International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) 2021 award scheme, which recognises the measures developed by organisations across the currency community to deal with, respond to and mitigate the impacts of COVID, has received eight nominations.

COVID-19

Bernd Kümmerle

28 June 2021

6 min read

Before, During and After the Pandemic – Measures Taken, Lessons Learned

I have had the dubious pleasure of having been part of G+D’s global Corona crisis team for the past 15 months, during which time I have had the chance to gain live insight into what has been happening with the more than 11,500 people at the more than 50 sites of our company group worldwide and at our customer sites in almost all countries on this planet during the crisis.

Comment COVID-19

Astrid Mitchell

28 June 2021

2 min read

Imagining the Currency of the Future

The think-tank CashEssentials in collaboration with Wipplay, a community platform dedicated to photography, is back this year for its fourth photo contest, this time inviting participants to focus on imaging the future through the medium of currency.

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Antti Heinonen

28 June 2021

8 min read

The Paradoxical Development of the Usage of Cash: a Global Update

The lockdowns and travel restrictions caused by the pandemic have had a great influence on retail shopping and payment habits. Besides the increase in online shopping, the growing use of contactless and mobile payments media have decreased the use of cash in transactions. Several recent payment studies confirm these developments.

COVID-19 Studies, Reports

Astrid Mitchell

28 June 2021

5 min read

Markets Gain as Confidence Returns

This is now the sixth Industry Watch, covering 18 months, where COVID-19 has been the main factor influencing market values and trends, both directly and indirectly.

Companies COVID-19

Astrid Mitchell

28 June 2021

3 min read

Glory – a Mixed Picture Across Global Markets

Glory’s annual results, announced last month, showed a 3% drop in sales to ¥217 billion, and a 20% drop in operating income to ¥14 billion.

Companies COVID-19

Astrid Mitchell

27 May 2021

3 min read

A Year of Pivot for RCM, as Bullion Sales Boom, But Coins Decline

The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has announced its financial results for 2020. Overall, sales were boosted by 74% due to booming demand for gold bullion products. However, the increased revenue was matched by increased costs, so did not result in a corresponding increase in profit. Instead, profits were lower by 35% due to lower revenues from other parts of the business, among them circulating coins.

Coins COVID-19 Studies, Reports

Astrid Mitchell

27 May 2021

2 min read

HUMANIA Celebrates 1st Banknote Design Submissions

In December 2020, the global cash community joined forces in an initiative called HUMANIA to support people who have been most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19

Kerre Corbin

27 May 2021

4 min read

Getting Behind the Counterfeit Banknote Statistics

COVID19 led to a decline in the number of counterfeit banknotes in 2020. Or did it?

Banknotes Counterfeiting COVID-19

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Bioguard™ – the Precautionary Solution for Safer Banknotes

COVID 19 Impacts De La Rue Turnaround Plan

HUMANIA: One Note, One Jab

Good Results Fail to Impress the Markets

Winners of IACA Awards for Pandemic Response Initiatives

Uncertainty Prevails

After the Pandemic – What Next for the Cash Industry?

The Paradoxical Development of the Usage of Cash During the Pandemic: Part II

Why Cash Matters – Not Despite but Because of COVID

Catch Me if You Can – ECB Reports on Cash and COVID

Aeris™ Proven to Eliminate COVID 19 in One Hour

IACA Awards for COVID Measures

Before, During and After the Pandemic – Measures Taken, Lessons Learned

Imagining the Currency of the Future

The Paradoxical Development of the Usage of Cash: a Global Update

Markets Gain as Confidence Returns

Glory – a Mixed Picture Across Global Markets

A Year of Pivot for RCM, as Bullion Sales Boom, But Coins Decline

HUMANIA Celebrates 1st Banknote Design Submissions

Getting Behind the Counterfeit Banknote Statistics

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