Cash is universal

Abolishing high denomination notes is not the answer to counter terrorist and criminal activities - and it limits people's freedom.

Cash keeps its strongholds and is used in parallel to other payment methods, including mobile apps.

It reflects a fundamental shift in an industry, where the majority of donations are in the form of aid or goods.

64.2% of the US population always hold cash and 89% hold cash to some extent.

On average a UK adult makes 54 payments per month. 27 of those are made in cash.

Monthly shipments of euro banknotes outside the euro area remained broadly stable in 2015 and represents approximately €180 billion.

In Africa, Uber drivers accept cash alongside digital payments. In Kenya, home of M-Pesa, cash acceptance has led to a threefold increase in revenue.

PayPal transactions will no longer be fulfilled in Turkey and customers should withdraw funds from their accounts.

The value of notes in circulation increased by nearly 6.2% in 2015 to $ 1,380 billion. Demand for $100 notes grew by 6.7%. Demand for $1 and $20 grew by 4.2%.

They carry the same name but opposing passions - the Björns of Sweden that fight for cash or, conversely, cashless.

‘Do you trust cash as a mean of payment?’ Most of us have never asked ourselves this question as cash is deeply rooted in our daily lives; sometimes we use it without even noticing. Yet, behind all of our coins and banknotes there is a world of professionals who work to keep cash secure and accessible to all of us.

Canadians are holding more cash than before. Cash represents 3.8% of GDP up from 3.3% in 2008.