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This year, the U.S. Mint released the first pieces of U.S. currency to display a Black woman (Maya Angelou) and an Asian American icon (Anna May Wong).

In 2021, global cash demand returned to a normal pre-covid distribution, which is quite remarkable after the exceptional growth in 2020. Looking forward, demand will be influenced negatively by rising interest rates and positively by geopolitical tensions. More than ever, a well-functioning cash infrastructure is essential to meet volatile demand.

The newly adopted Consumer Protection Law allows consumers the freedom to pay in cash. Authorities will sanction retailers for refusing payments in cash.

CashEssentials is honoured to announce that Monnaie de Paris (the French Mint) has joined the think tank.

Watch the presentation video by ATMIA of some of the previous years’ top ATMmy’s winners who discuss the strategy, development, and results of their leading campaigns.

In the third episode of the Cash and Crises podcast series, James Shepherd-Barron sits down with Tristan Dissaux, Researcher at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, to discuss the meaning of financial inclusion and its importance in society.

In the second episode of the Cash and Crises podcast series, James Shepherd-Barron sits down with Diederik Bruggink, Head of Innovation and Payments at the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute, to discuss why the cash cycle matters and its implications for developing economies.

The equivalent of over 2 billion Canadian dollars are currently held in foreign currency in Canadian homes and businesses. This money, if donated – can help to make a tremendously positive and impactful difference in the community.

Philippe Assalit, jury member of the IMAGINE CURRENCY competition and plastician photographer, shares his artistic take on banknote design and creations.

Carlos Almenar-Diaz, jury member of the IMAGINE CURRENCY competition and founder of Banknote Art Concept, talks cash, banknote design and more! He also shares his tips for creating a banknote for the IMAGINE CURRENCY photo competition.

The British Post Office is launching a campaign calling on the government to introduce legislation to ensure that access to cash becomes a right, requiring banks to ensure continued local access for those who need it.

As we celebrate this year’s World ATM Day on 27 June, The ATM Appreciation Society is featuring the world’s most extreme Automated Teller Machines! Cast your vote and join this fun take at celebrating the pivotal role ATMs play in reducing disaster risk and enhancing financial inclusion.