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Astrid Mitchell

1 June 2026

5 min read

The Reality of Cash Discussed at the Global Currency Forum

Nearly 440 people gathered at a resort hotel in Antalya, Türkiye, at the end of April for the Global Currency Forum (GCF), organised by the International Currency Association (ICA).

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Astrid Mitchell

30 April 2026

2 min read

IACA Announces Two Excellence in Currency Award Winners

The International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) has announced the winners of two of the five award categories in their 2026 Excellence in Currency Awards. The winners were announced during the awards presentation at the recent Global Currency Forum in Antalya.

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Astrid Mitchell

27 April 2026

2 min read

One Month to Go Until HSP Latin America 2026

There is just over a month remaining until the next iteration of the High Security Printing (HSP) conferences, with HSP Latin America scheduled to take place 1-3 June in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

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Astrid Mitchell

27 April 2026

2 min read

Security Feature and Coin Workshops

Two of the workshops at the forthcoming Banknote Conference (11-14 May) are open to all delegates. They are running concurrently, however, so delegates will have to choose between one or the other.

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Astrid Mitchell

1 April 2026

3 min read

Banknote Conference 2026 – Nearing Record Highs

One of the currency industry’s premier global gatherings opens in Washington DC in little over a month. To be held from 11-14 May in the US capital, Banknote Conference 2026 will seek to reaffirm its reputation as arguably the leading technical forum devoted exclusively to banknote production, design, security, and circulation.

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Astrid Mitchell

1 April 2026

5 min read

The Future of Commercial Bank Cash Operations: Insights from Industry Leaders

The global cash landscape is undergoing profound transformation. Although digital payments continue to expand rapidly, cash remains an essential payment method for millions of consumers and retailers. This tension between declining usage and the enduring need for access is reshaping the way commercial banks operate. A recent IACA hosted webinar entitled ‘The Future of Commercial Bank Cash Operations’, which is the second in a series of events around key stakeholders in the cash cycle, brought together industry experts to explore how banks are adapting their cash operations and what the next decade may hold.

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Astrid Mitchell

4 March 2026

4 min read

HSP EMEA Makes Its African Debut with a Record Audience

This February, HSP EMEA marked its 21st edition with its largest event yet. For the first time, the conference was on the African continent (Rabat, in Morocco), highlighting the region’s growing economic momentum and role in global technology and development, particular as regards secure printing, identity management, and related technologies.

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Astrid Mitchell

3 Feb. 2026

1 min read

CB+DC Conference Announces 2026 Programme

The CB+DC Conference, which focuses on digital currencies and payments, will hold two events in 2026, one in Kuala Lumpur hosted at Sasana Kijang, the Bank Negara Malaysia’s training facility, 12–14 May and one in Amsterdam 27–29 October. Registration is now open.

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Astrid Mitchell

3 Feb. 2026

2 min read

HSP EMEA Heads to Morocco

The High Security Printing (HSP) EMEA conference, organised by Reconnaissance (publishers of Currency News™) takes place in Rabat, Morocco from 9-11 February.

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Nicola Sudan

3 Feb. 2026

4 min read

The Cedi at 60 – A Joyous Celebration

There’s something about currency conferences held in Africa! They may not always run with clockwork precision, but they are among the most memorable and vibrant events on the conference calendar, creating an ambience that is uniquely conducive to relationship building and the sharing of stories.

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Astrid Mitchell

23 Dec. 2025

2 min read

GCF Focuses on Cash in the 21st Century

The International Currency Association has (ICA) has shared preliminary details of the third edition of the Global Currency forum, which takes place 27-30 April in Antalya, Turkey.

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Astrid Mitchell

23 Dec. 2025

5 min read

Resilience and Viability the at Future of Cash

The Future of Cash Conference 2025 took place from 3–5 November in Warsaw, an especially symbolic location given Poland’s rapid economic growth since joining the EU in 2004 and its central role in supporting Ukraine following Russia’s 2022 invasion.

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Astrid Mitchell

23 Dec. 2025

4 min read

HSP Asia 2025 Reaches New Heights

High Security Printing™ Asia (HSP Asia), held in Kuala Lumpur from 1-3 December 2025, delivered the strongest performance in the event’s history. The conference attracted 337 delegates from 145 organisations across 51 countries, including 34 governments and central banks.

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Astrid Mitchell

28 Nov. 2025

1 min read

Banknote Conference Coming in May

Although the 2026 Banknote Conference (11-14 May 2026) is still nearly six months out, Currency Research has announced the first tranche of speakers who’ll be appearing in Washington DC.

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Astrid Mitchell

28 Nov. 2025

2 min read

Shaping the Future of Circulating Coins

The Coin Conference 2026 will take centre stage next year as a key part of the industry’s event calendar. The event, organised by the publishers of Currency News, brings together experts to tackle critical challenges facing coin production and circulation in the context of a rapidly-evolving payments eco-system.

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Astrid Mitchell

28 Nov. 2025

4 min read

Security is Top Priority at MAP 2025

The Mint and Print (MAP) conference 2025, held from 11 to 13 November in Istanbul, reiterated the message: cash remains a vital pillar of monetary stability and national sovereignty, even as payment methods become increasingly digital.

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Astrid Mitchell

28 Nov. 2025

4 min read

Cash Cycle Seminars Turns 30

Since its founding in 1995, the Cash Cycle Seminar organised by Currency Research (CR) has brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of cash. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the 2025 seminar in Bali, Indonesia, adopted the theme ‘Cash Cycle 360: Redefining Resilience with Technology & Trust’, bringing together over 150 delegates from 64 organisations, including 20 central and commercial banks, and 24 CIT companies.

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Astrid Mitchell

31 Oct. 2025

2 min read

HSP Asia Returns to Malaysia After 15 Years

Reconnaissance, co-publishers of Currency News and organisers of the High Security Printing™ (HSP) conferences, have announced the full programme for the upcoming HSP Asia 2025, taking place from 1–3 December 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Astrid Mitchell

31 Oct. 2025

2 min read

Malaysia Museum’s Marvels of Money

Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery (BNMMAG) has six distinctive galleries – the Children’s Gallery, Bank Negara Malaysia Gallery, Economics Gallery, Islamic Finance Gallery, Numismatics Gallery, and Art Gallery – and is designed to bring Malaysia’s economic journey to life while celebrating the central bank’s role in nation-building and its commitment to numismatics and support for the arts.

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Astrid Mitchell

31 Oct. 2025

2 min read

Global Currency Leaders Convene for MAP 2025

The world’s leaders in currency design, minting, and secure printing will gather in Istanbul from 10-14 November for Mint and Print 2025 (MAP 2025),. The four-day event will bring together central banks, mints, security printers, and technology providers to explore the innovations reshaping the future of physical currency.

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Latest News

The Reality of Cash Discussed at the Global Currency Forum

IACA Announces Two Excellence in Currency Award Winners

One Month to Go Until HSP Latin America 2026

Security Feature and Coin Workshops

Banknote Conference 2026 – Nearing Record Highs

The Future of Commercial Bank Cash Operations: Insights from Industry Leaders

HSP EMEA Makes Its African Debut with a Record Audience

CB+DC Conference Announces 2026 Programme

HSP EMEA Heads to Morocco

The Cedi at 60 – A Joyous Celebration

GCF Focuses on Cash in the 21st Century

Resilience and Viability the at Future of Cash

HSP Asia 2025 Reaches New Heights

Banknote Conference Coming in May

Shaping the Future of Circulating Coins

Security is Top Priority at MAP 2025

Cash Cycle Seminars Turns 30

HSP Asia Returns to Malaysia After 15 Years

Malaysia Museum’s Marvels of Money

Global Currency Leaders Convene for MAP 2025

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