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Angola Opens State of the Art Cash Centre

President João Lourenço of Angola has officially opened the National Bank of Angola’s new high-tech cash centre – Casa do Kwanza – in the capital, Luanda for the storage, processing and distribution of the country’s currency, the kwanza. The cash centre has been four years in the making, at a budgeted cost of approximately Kz 33 billion ($36 million).

Central Bank - April 25, 2025 midnight

Euro Counterfeit Coins on the Rise

Euro coin counterfeiting figures from the European Commission report a growing number removed from circulation in recent years, and a sharp rise in 2023 in particular (the latest year it has reported on). The number came to 480,317 – up 62% compared to 2022 and the highest level by far since the introduction of the euro in 2002.

Cash in Circulation - April 2, 2025 midnight

Coin Issuance Falls in Estonia

According to the latest figures published by Eesti Pank, Estonia’s central bank issued 3.2 million coins with a total value of €1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. This marks a 28% decrease in the number of coins issued compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Cash in Circulation - March 4, 2025 midnight

Coinage in High Inflation Countries

Inflation is a much-talked about topic, particularly as currencies battle against environmental disasters, energy crises, conflicts, and the aftereffects of the COVID pandemic, to name a few culprits. Therefore, it seemed timely that the topic of high inflation and coins was covered at last year’s Coin Conference, held in Lisbon, Portugal.

Cash in Circulation - January 30, 2025 midnight

How Has Coin Circulation Changed in the US?

During the recent Coin Conference speakers presented on coin circulation in their respective countries or regions – with shifting circulation trends, efficiency issues, and collaboration as key to solving these as common themes. Here, Coin & Mint News™ focuses on the United States.

Cash in Circulation - December 23, 2024 midnight

Belgium Latest to Experience Coin Shortage

Earlier this year, the Belgian Treasury launched a #spendyourchange campaign encouraging citizens to use their loose change, following warnings from several key trade federations in Belgium of an artificial coin shortage.

Free - October 1, 2024 midnight

News in Brief

Uganda has become the latest African nation to look to gold as support for its currency, as the Bank of Uganda initiates a Domestic Gold Purchase Program with the objectives of building the country’s foreign reserves and minimising risks on reserves investments.

- August 6, 2024 midnight

The Challenges of Circulating Coins

The Coin Workshop started this year’s Banknote Conference – which took place in Fort Worth, Texas from 13-16 May – with a mix of data, storytelling, and discussion.

Events - June 5, 2024 midnight

Cash Handling – State of the Art Inspection of Used Coins

Beside cashless payments, coins are still a part of modern life. Minting, circulating and recirculating of coins remains a great responsibility for mints and central banks. Depending on the quality of the coin, the lifespan of hard cash can be 10 years or more.

Free - June 5, 2024 midnight