Building the Future of Cash: Sustainability, Trust and Collective Action

Monday focused on two key priorities: sustainability and cash promotion. The plenary room was full for the workshop by the ICA Sustainability Committee. Chaired by Alexandra Peppmeier, industry, central bankers, academics and other experts worked through the tough choices required to make the cash cycle support our environmental goals: extending banknote life, reducing waste, improving […]
Extraordinary Release from The Czech Mint: Gold Bullion Accessible to More Investors

The Czech Mint has unveiled a gold bullion coin weighing $1/200$ of a troy ounce, featuring an incuse design. Developed through a manufacturing process called THINCUSE™, this thin coin balances a lightweight specification with a detailed relief. The mint designed the piece to offer a more affordable entry point for precious metal purchasing, following a […]