Banknote production

Compared with the banknote industry, one of the defining characteristics of the mint industry is the level of cooperation between the various producers. Another has been its apparent stability. Perhaps the two are related. But whilst this stability is rapidly disappearing, the spirit of cooperation is not just alive and kicking but spreading throughout the cash community.

The French central bank will invest €220 million to modernize and expand its banknote printing facility, demonstrating strong confidence in the future of cash.

Elsewhere on the Web provides weekly updates and links to articles related to cash and money, curated on the web. Last week, several articles raised the question of banknote sourcing and sovereignty, and The New Statesman reviewed how innovation can improve access to cash.