Cash connects people

The euro was introduced to the world in 1999, though the notes were launched in 2002. It is today the currency of the 343 million citizens of the euro area. It is the second largest reserve currency and the second most traded currency in the foreign exchange market. As of end 2018, with more than €1.2 trillion of banknotes and coins in circulation, the euro has surpassed the U.S. dollar.

June 8 is World Oceans Day and CashEssentials is taking you on a journey across the world to give a glimpse of the rich and colourful marine life found in vast waters – and in your wallets! Find out more about various beautifully-designed banknotes washed ashore.

In honour of International Day for Monuments and Sites, CashEssentials is giving you a glimpse of the world right at the reach of your pocket!

The Japanese government is introducing policies aimed at promoting digital payments. But it doesn’t blur the fact that citizens are loyal to their yen, preferring cash over digital payments.

Pressed for cash for this year’s upcoming Chinese New Year? Here’s how Singapore is digitally and conveniently ushering in banknotes in time for the festivities.

soCash, a Singaporean fintech, developed a system to make cash more accessible to consumers.

Washington D.C. is moving along to force restaurants and food retailers to accept cash. The bill will be presented in September.

There are many cases in history where a country ceases to exist literally overnight, but what happens to its currency? Read the case of the DDR, or the reunification of Germany.

Link is backing off from its plan to lower interchange fees by 20% over the next four years in response to criticism by consumer rights groups.

Uber will contrinue to expand its cash-acceptance programme as it realizes that cash remains one of the most popular payment methods across the globe.

Washington D.C. wants to pass a bill that would require restaurants to accept cash in a move to protect the unbanked.

The Swiss love their cash, but they also love having the freedom to choose their preferred payment method depending on the situation.