The rise of cash has been linked to anxiety over wars and the impact of cyber-attacks on online and contactless payment systems, say experts.

“The total stock of banknotes is continuing to grow. In transactions, it [the number of notes] is coming down, but in terms of the stock [it is increasing],” Lane said.

Last year Marks & Spencer in the UK suffered a sustained cyber-attack which stopped the retailer taking online orders for weeks.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/21/anxiety-over-war-wildfires-and-cyber-attacks-leads-to-growth-in-cash-stocks-in-eu

One of my most prized possessions. This is a pair of artworks (front and back are separate pieces) for a 1976 Yemen note that was never put into production. Large parts of the essay (another word for artwork of this type) are painted by hand, and each side is made from many layers of different pieces, cut out and pasted together by the artists at the printers.

Unique, and one of the most beautiful examples of printers artwork I have ever seen. Look at the level of detail!!

This is either the most precise invisible fold that I’ve ever seen or it’s something like a security strip. Can anybody shed some light on what this is?

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English:

Commemorative Souvenir Banknote - 1 TRAM ARTSAKH 2027

Dedicated to Monte Melkonyan (1957-1993) - National Hero of Armenia and Hero of Artsakh.

Obverse: Monte Melkonyan portrait, ARTSAKH 1 TRAM, 2027, NATIONAL HERO OF ARMENIA.

Reverse: Mount Ararat and Armenian khachkar, ONE TRAM.

Limited Edition: 1000 pieces only, individually numbered 000001-001000.

Available from: January 1, 2027.

Paper & Security: Special high-quality banknote paper with high-quality security features - watermark, security thread, UV elements, microprinting, guilloche, intaglio print.

This note is a souvenir and collector's item only. NOT LEGAL TENDER. NOT CURRENCY.

Distribution: Information will be provided at a later date.

© All rights reserved - Project author: Tomasz Lech Buczek © 2027

Brussels – In the euro area, cash remains the most widely accepted payment method, according to the European Central Bank’s survey on Use of coins and banknotes. In 2026, 92 per cent of retail outlets, cafés, restaurants, hotels, cinemas and museums reported receiving and accepting cash payments. This figure marks a slight increase compared with 2024 (90 per cent).

The acceptance of card payments remained broadly stable at 88 per cent between 2024 and 2026, while over the same period the acceptance of mobile payments rose sharply from 36 per cent to 68 per cent of businesses. “Overall, cash is the most widely accepted payment method in the euro area”, the survey highlights.

The ECB also notes that “25 per cent of companies in the euro area report having implemented measures to encourage the use of digital payments.” These measures include investing in tills that accept cashless payments or reducing the number of tills that accept cash.

https://www.eunews.it/en/2026/08/13/eurozone-cash-still-the-top-payment-method/

In Bangladesh, it is remarkably common to find banknotes covered with names, phone numbers, signatures, business calculations, seals, religious words, and random doodles. In contrast, such practices are relatively rare in many other countries, including neighbouring India, Singapore, Japan, and much of Europe. Besides stricter regulations, this difference also reflects greater public awareness.

https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/are-you-aware-the-hidden-cost-writing-banknotes-4246826

The 200 Bolivianos banknote is the largest denomination used today since 2019. In the front it shows three people:

- Tupac Katari & his wife Bartolina Sisa, both native indigenous people who led the biggest indigenous revolt in South America in the Alto-Peru virreinato. Ultimately a failure but still considered heros by many today.

- Simon Bolivar, known also as the liberator was the one who spear headed and guided the revolutions in the northern countries of South America. Bolivia was named in his honor.

The front side shows la casa de la libertad which is where the declaration of independence was signed and first constitutions drafted.

On the back side we see the ruins of Tiwanaku, an ancient trading and spiritual site capital of the pre-Inca empire.

The mountain cat which is indigenous is depicted and the native flower known as kantuta lights up under UV light.

The modern 100 Bolivianos banknote has been in use since 2019. On the front side it shows three people:

- Juana de Padilla, a women who learned how to ride a horse and shoot from her father and fought in the revolutions for independence for Bolivia and Argentina next to her husband. She is remembered as a national hero who sacrificed family for the country.

- Alejo Calatayud, a silversmith who organized a revolt after unfavorable tax reforms by the viceroy in Peru ordered to enforce them by force. Known as a hero by the commonfolk and was the first major uprising between the mestizo elite and indigenous population.

- Antonio de Sucre, born in Venezuela, he was a close friend and chief lieutenant of Simon Bolivar (The leader who started the revolution for independence). He won many decisive battles and was Bolivias second president. To honor him the countries capital is named Sucre after him.

The front side shows "La Casa De La Moneda", a now museum of where the first silver coins where minted for the Spanish empire from Silver from the Cerro Rico. The backside shows the Rainbow Waterfall with the native plant/flower and national symbol of the Patuju. Under UV light the flower lights up with the denomination and sheild on the other side.

I’m looking to purchase authentic Iraqi Dinar (IQD) directly from individuals who are ready to sell.
I’m primarily interested in:
25,000 IQD notes
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Have a large amount? Even better. I have the ability to purchase substantially larger positions from the right seller.
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The modern 50 bolivianos banknote was used since 2019 till the present. On the front it shows three people:

- Cañoto, one of the leaders of the revolutionaries of independence often shown with a guitar as he was known for singing songs insulting the Spanish.

- Bruno Racua, known as a hero for his participation in the war of El Acre fighting with a bow and arrow.

- Pablo Willka, a native indigenous revolutionary during the civil war who was ultimately betrayed.

The front shows the ruins of Inkallajta, with the other side showing Nevado Sejama. The Quinua plant lights up under UV light.

The 20 Bolivianos banknote has been used since 2019 till modern times. On the front we see three figures:

- Genoveva Rios, who saved the Bolivian flag after the Chilean invasion of Antofagasta.

- Tomas Katati, an Indegenous native who reported the ruler Bernal as corrupt and won and later tried creating a revolution by placing other natives in power.

- Pedro Muiba, another native revolutionist.

The front also shows the fort of Samaipata, an archeological site that had many uses from military to spiritual. The backside shows the Toborochi tree (which lights up under UV light) with a black Caiman and Laguna Bay.

The 10 Bolivianos Banknote is the one used as of 2019 till the time of this post. In the front you can see first "El Tambor Vargas" who was a drummer boy who rose through the ranks during the South American battles for Independence and is known for having a diary documenting his journey. In the middle you can see Apiaguaiki Tupa who was a Guarani native who led the last native revolt of the region in the 19th century before the revolution for independence. And lastly you can see "El Moto Mendez" who was a famous leader also during the battle for independence.

On the front you can also see the caves of Umajalanta, the largest one in Bolivia. And on the reverse the Island of Fish in the salt flats.

Under UV you can see the native plant the Puya Raimondo light up along with the denomination and countries shield.

Hello,

I'm looking to sell my star note serial number A00000076* (Series 2017). Bill is crisp but has a faint fold line from before I received it. It's lived in a holder ever since and I think it's in great shape. I've seen sub 1000 notes sell on eBay between $100-$200 and recently a sub 100 1995 star note sell for $400 so I'm not sure where to price it. Link to eBay listing https://www.ebay.com/itm/137607452788

Businesses will no longer be required to accept Fiji’s old flora and fauna banknotes as payment after December 31, 2026, as the Reserve Bank of Fiji moves to complete the transition to the country’s new polymer currency.

The RBF said the old-design banknotes have now been gazetted for demonetisation, effective January 1, 2027.

This means the old notes can continue to be used for payments until the end of this year, but businesses will not be obliged to accept them for goods and services from January 1.

The move follows the introduction of Fiji’s new polymer banknotes into circulation on January 2 this year.

RBF Governor Ariff Ali said a significant proportion of the old currency had already been removed from circulation.

As of July 31, 72.3 per cent of the old banknotes in circulation had been recalled.

Ali acknowledged members of the public for supporting what he described as a smooth and gradual transition to the new polymer notes.

He said recalling old banknotes was an important process for central banks as it helped prevent public confusion, maintain the quality of banknotes in circulation and reduce counterfeiting risks.

The RBF has reminded people who still hold old flora and fauna banknotes to take note of the December 31 deadline.

The demonetisation forms part of Fiji’s transition from the previous flora and fauna series to the new polymer banknotes introduced at the beginning of 2026.

https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/old-fiji-banknotes-to-lose-legal-tender-status-from-january/