You’ve seen them everywhere. Those glossy advertisements painting a picture of payment perfection: the cheerful barista, the customer effortlessly waving their phone over a sleek terminal, the street vendor sporting ...
The International Currency Association (ICA) is pleased to announce that Komori has rejoined the association. At its meeting on 27 June, the ICA Board of Directors unanimously approved Komori’s application ...
I’m seeing some truly ridiculous advertising campaigns and arguments online about whether cash is still king. Honestly, this whole debate completely misses the point. Cash isn’t about royalty or exclusivity. ...
On Friday, 27 June, a delegation of Trade Associations and Organisations, which strongly advocate for the benefits of cash in society that support cash, met with Fernando Navarrete Rojas MEP, ...
In our inaugural episode, we ask a deceptively simple question: what happens when money goes fully digital—and who stands to lose? From silent costs like lost privacy and data tracking, ...
In a striking move, Swiss lawmakers have voted to support enshrining the right to use cash in the nation’s constitution—a significant stance as digital payments gain ground. This decision follows ...
There is something honest about handing over real money. You feel it leave your hand. You watch your wallet get lighter. You know, without needing to check an app, that ...
In one of Europe’s most card-reliant countries, new government-backed advice is bringing cash back into focus. This month, Nibud, the Dutch budget advisory agency, recommended that every adult keep at ...
Every banknote is a piece of engineering. Behind the colours and symbols lie layers of inks, security features, foils, and varnishes, each chosen to deter counterfeiting while maintaining durability. Yet ...
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 ...
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 ...
The International Currency Association and International Mint Industry Association unite to create a stronger global voice for cash, banknotes and coins, and elevate the Global Currency Forum 2026. – The ...
