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Cash Is Essential for Europe’s Sovereignty, Resilience, Inclusion and Freedom of Choice

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Stronger Together – Reflections on GCF 2026

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Currency Associations Join Forces, For A Strengthened, Unified Voice for Cash

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Cash Is Essential For Europe's Sovereignty, Resilience, Inclusion and Freedom of Choice
  • News, Press Release

Cash Is Essential for Europe’s Sovereignty, Resilience, Inclusion and Freedom of Choice

Cash is far more than just a means of payment, it is a cornerstone of our monetary system that ensures sovereignty, freedom of choice, privacy, and financial inclusion – and ...

Member representatives networking and sharing ideas during an International Currency Association event focused on innovation, resilience, and the future of cash.
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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, ...

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Cash brings more to the economy than it costs

Published in Handelsblatt, Germany Study – Cash brings more to the economy than it costs A team of researchers has found that the costs associated with cash are significantly lower ...

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Navigating the Complexities of Scope 3 Emissions: Lessons from Our Member Exchange

Accurate carbon tracking across the supply chain requires a decisive shift from high-level financial spend data to granular operational figures, supported by robust internal governance and collaborative supplier relationships. The ...

Keynote speech at the Global Currency Forum
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Stronger Together – Reflections on GCF 2026

As the warmth of the Antalya sunshine begins to fade, the memories and connections of GCF 2026 remain vivid. Four days gave us a great deal to think about. Here ...

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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 ...

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GCF 2026 – Sustainability Awards by the ICA Sustainability Committee

For the first time, there was a sustainability award to be won during the Global Currency Forum 2026. The idea for this came out of the work from the ICA ...

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Welcoming our newest member: Oumolat Security Printing

At our March Board meeting, the International Currency Association welcomed Oumolat Security Printing as its newest member. Based in Abu Dhabi and established in 2016, Oumolat is a wholly owned ...

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ICA expands global footprint as Freiberger EuroMetall and CCL Secure join

The International Currency Association (ICA) welcomes Freiberger EuroMetall GmbH and CCL Secure as members. Their membership strengthens ICA’s representation across both coin and banknote supply chains, reinforces ICA’s role as ...

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Cash Is Essential For Europe's Sovereignty, Resilience, Inclusion and Freedom of Choice
  • News, Press Release

Cash Is Essential for Europe’s Sovereignty, Resilience, Inclusion and Freedom of Choice

Cash is far more than just a means of payment, it is a cornerstone of our monetary system that ensures sovereignty, freedom of choice, privacy, and financial inclusion – and ...

  • Announcement, News, Press Release

Welcoming our newest member: Oumolat Security Printing

At our March Board meeting, the International Currency Association welcomed Oumolat Security Printing as its newest member. Based in Abu Dhabi and established in 2016, Oumolat is a wholly owned ...

  • Announcement, News, Press Release

ICA expands global footprint as Freiberger EuroMetall and CCL Secure join

The International Currency Association (ICA) welcomes Freiberger EuroMetall GmbH and CCL Secure as members. Their membership strengthens ICA’s representation across both coin and banknote supply chains, reinforces ICA’s role as ...