Cash connects people

As the coronavirus pandemic, spreads, it is fundamentally changing our hierarchy of values. Our perception of the future of money is now facing a new paradigm.

As we celebrate World Wildlife Day on 3 March, enjoy and journey through an expedition of banknotes across the world featuring beautifully varied wild plants and animals.

The CFA Franc was established in 1945 and is used in two African monetary unions, one in Western Africa and the other in Central Africa. The West African CFA Franc will be replaced by the Eco in 2020.

A new bike, a rewarding day at work or a train ticket to visit loved ones. There’s a whole list of things one can get without paying much. A few coins forgotten at the bottom of our pockets or the small notes kept in our wallets, there is no doubt that these small bills can bring big thrills and that a little cash goes a long way.

Charitable giving hits a peak in December and cash donations can make a big difference well into the New Year.

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.