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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and payments sector incumbents worked to reestablish cash services after cyclone Gabrielle hit the North Island in February.

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The digitisation of payment instruments increases the number of people in a situation of monetary exclusion. Digital payments have become essential to fully participate in socio-economic activities, although they are not accessible to all.

In Turkey, payments-sector stakeholders have sought to restore the provision of cash and banking services after devastating earthquakes.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we look back at the essential role of cash in promoting gender equality.

Elsewhere on the Web provides weekly updates and links to articles related to cash, money, and payments curated on the web.

A botched redesign of banknotes has caused a cash crunch in Nigeria. The country’s digital payments infrastructure has been unable to meet the public’s demand for cash.

The Covid-19 pandemic caused disruptions in coin circulation in the United States. The U.S. Mint has increased its production since then, but the coinage denomination might need to change.

A comprehensive review of economic research on cash usage and consumer holdings concludes cash is alive and well.

In Argentina, inflation has exceeded 30% every year since 2018. Cash in the hands of the public has increased rapidly since late 2019.

Cash helps civilians and refugees best during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.