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We are on week two of our photo contest: SMALL BILL, BIG THRILL: A little Cash goes a Long Way and here’s a recap of our favourite shots so far!

In the mood to photograph small purchases that bring great joy? The 2019 CashEssentials photo contest is now open and we look forward to seeing – and hearing your stories from 4th September to 16th October!

India celebrated its 73rd Independence Day on 15 August this year with Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraging businesses to put up signs welcoming digital payments and shunning cash.

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.