BAGUIO CITY — A total of P685.6 billion worth of banknotes were retired by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in 2024 as these were no longer fit for circulation, the central bank reported Friday.

The US dollar is the preeminent reserve currency in the world representing 57% of global foreign exchange reserves. When it comes to exports, the US dollar is currently used in 54% of invoices and ...

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China’s top leaders and policymakers are considering allowing the yuan to weaken in 2025 as they brace for higher trade tariffs in a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States.

In 2014, the Bank of Canada reviewed the process it used to select, develop and design the visual content for the Frontiers series bank notes. This work resulted in the development of set of ...

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The Falkland Islands has debuted its first new banknote design in over four decades, with plastic notes featuring King Charles III and iconic local wildlife, including a king penguin. The redesign ...

They are released once a year with a five-year lag. The Bank of Canada works closely with bank note equipment manufacturers (BEMs) and financial institutions to prepare for the issuance of new bank ...

Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers have found and confirmed a gene that allows female fruit flies to get on the same frequency as courting males. Mosquitoes have the same gene and a similar courtship ...

With eight years of experience as a financial journalist and editor and a degree in economics, Elizabeth Aldrich has worked on thousands of articles within the realm of banking, economics, credit ...

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — A new study has highlighted the potential of resveratrol, a natural compound found in grapes, blueberries, and raspberries, to enhance female fertility. The systematic review ...