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The article discusses the enduring appeal of collecting rare banknotes despite the rise of digital transactions. Collectible banknotes offer significant value to investors, with the market thriving globally. Factors such as condition, serial number, scarcity, and error notes contribute to the desirability and worth of banknotes. The article also provides tips on how to get started in banknote collecting, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and enjoyment in building a collection. [Extracted from the article]

Two women -- the first female Treasury secretary and the first Native American to serve as U.S. treasurer -- now have their signatures on America's currency. WASHINGTON -- During a [...]

A community class titled "Carved in Stone: Cemetery History and Symbolism" was held at Cloverdale Funeral Home's event center, exploring the significance of tombstones and graves. The class covered various topics, including the meaning behind symbols found on headstones. For example, a rose on a female headstone represents the length of the person's life, with a bud symbolizing an infant who passed away during childbirth and a fully bloomed rose indicating a long life. The class also discussed different types of graves, such as "mortcages" used to protect against body theft and above-ground crypts commonly seen in New Orleans. The class touched on burial traditions, such as the positioning of bodies based on religious beliefs, and shared fascinating stories about famous burials gone awry. The class was part of a series of community classes offered by Boise Schools to engage the community in various interesting topics. [Extracted from the article]

Chinese cities have recently banned the burning of "ghost money" and other paper offerings for the dead, labeling the practice as "feudal superstition." This move has sparked public outcry and debate on social media. The bans have been issued in various cities, including Tianjin, Nenjiang, and Nantong, among others. The burning of ghost money and the sale of superstitious goods have also been banned in Beijing, Shanghai, Harbin, Qingdao, Henan, Chongqing, and Lanzhou in recent years. These bans aim to crack down on what the authorities perceive as "feudal superstitions." However, there has been pushback from social media users who feel that the government is trying to control people's expressions of mourning for their loved ones. The bans have also raised concerns about hill fires and air pollution caused by the mass burning of offerings. Despite the bans, some commentators argue that this custom is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and should be respected. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on various events and stories from different locations, including a reporter's experience at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, a tragic fire in Johannesburg, ongoing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, and an exploration of the Punan Batu nomadic people in Indonesia's rainforests.

The article reports on a study using spectroscopy to examine the ink and paper Benjamin Franklin used in his experiments with printing money, revealing his attempts to combat counterfeiting through the use of specific materials and techniques. It also mentions the need for further analysis to understand his intentions fully.

The article highlights that five years after the demonetisation, currency notes in circulation continue to rise albeit at a slower pace even as digital payments surge with more and more people embracing cashless payment modes.

Reveals that the paper money collection put together in the 1940s and 1950s by Malcolm A. Trask, a resident in south Yonkers, New York, is now worth millions of dollars. Subway motorman with an eighth-grade education; Accumulation of paper money issued by banks for U.S. state governments; Stashing of the collection in a closet, where it languished, until discovered by his children.

Reports on the warning issued by Lithuanian officials to the public regarding a missing radioactive United States one hundred dollar bill.

The article discusses the popularity of local alternative currencies that depict celebrities and other well-known individuals. Topics include the popularity of the BerkShare currency in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the connection of alternative currencies to the buy local movement, and psychological aspects of paper money in relation to localism and nationalism.

The article states that Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies that no instructions were given to banks regarding the loading of 2000 Indian Rupees notes in Automated Teller Machines and banks decide based on factors like past usage and consumer demand.

In tests in recent months, more than 100,000 people in China have downloaded a mobile-phone app from the central bank enabling them to spend small government handouts of digital cash with merchants, including Chinese outlets of Starbucks and McDonald's. Speaking at a forum last month, China's Mr. Mu, the central bank official, repeatedly said the digital yuan is aimed at protecting China's "monetary sovereignty", including by offsetting global use of the dollar. Keywords: cryptocurrencies; leder; yuon; digital yuon; digital currencies; u.s. dollar; Banking; Central Banking; Banking/Credit; Financial Services EN cryptocurrencies leder yuon digital yuon digital currencies u.s. dollar Banking Central Banking Banking/Credit Financial Services N.PAG N.PAG 1 04/07/21 20210406 NES 210406 A cyber yuan stands to give Beijing power to track spending in real time, plus money unlinked to the global financial system dominated by the dollar. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs that World Health Organization has not advised banning paper money, it has stressed the need for hand washing after touching cash, especially before handling food. Some central banks are deploying measures to sterilize paper money with heat or ultraviolet light. It mentions that Federal Reserve began a seven to quarantine for dollars returning to the country from Europe and Asia.

The article offers information on the Wipro IT Services which has approved the proposal for the issue of U.S. dollar denominated notes for an aggregate principal amount of up to 750 million dollars.

The article offers suggestions for spending the Holidays, focusing on its effects on holiday tips. It states that all employees who rely on small, spontaneous cash tips have been0 finding themselves left out in an increasingly cashless world, citing findings of a U.S. Bank survey indicating decline in use of cash by Americans. It notes that credit card companies charge merchants a fee for processing tips, and cites attitude of young people toward using paper money.

The article offers information on the Finance Ministry informed the Lok Sabha that no decision has been taken to discontinue the printing of 2,000 Rupees denomination currency notes.

The article reports that U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has decided to put American abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the dollar 20 bill, replacing former president Andrew Jackson, and mentions that Tubman will become first woman on U.S. paper currency in 100 years, as of April 2016.

The article discusses the demonetization of Philippine bank notes of the New Design Series effective January 1, 2016 under Monetary Board Resolution Number 1939. Topics discussed include the adoption of the "New Generation Currency" (NGC) design of the Philippine Central Bank, procedure to change old bills with new ones such as banknotes used as evidence in litigation and old bills held by overseas Filipinos and description of the NGC banknotes.

The article discusses a research report published by the State Bank of India (SBI) focusing on the production of Rupees 2,000 notes by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), discussing the possibility of RBI stopping printing of high denomination currency.

The article reports that businesses and banks will not accept the paper note from March 1, 2018 and mentions that all paper notes were returned to the Bank of England which will be destroyed and recycled using composite treatment.

The article discusses the value that collectors of paper currency, known as notaphilists, place various upon certain serial numbers including low serial numbers, serial numbers such as radars that read like palindromes, and serial numbers known as ladders. It discusses the the role of the U.S. government agency the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in assigning serial numbers. The article presents comments from Washington, D.C. notaphilist Jim Furtrell.

The article reports on the withdrawal of the paper version of the British banknote of ten sterling from the market by the government in Great Britain in 2018.

The article reports on the debate in Great Britain on whether to use paper or plastic for monetary purposes as of December 19, 2013. The impact that Canada's use of polymer plastics for money has on Great Britain's currency, including in regard to the plastic bank notes used by the British, is discussed.

The article discusses controversy in Canada over polymer-based paper currency that has been introduced since 2011. Some have complained that the bills stick together, don't work well in vending machines, and are prone to melt near heat. Others aren't pleased that the maple leaf appearing on the new 20-dollar bill depicts an invasive Norway maple.

The article discusses efforts by banks including J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. to meet heavy demand for cash in areas afflicted by power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Chase and other banks set up temporary automated teller machines in certain locations in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Some retailers resorted to accepting only cash due to an inability to process credit-card payments.

The article examines a movement within Malaysia to substitute gold and silver coins as an alternative currency for the American dollar and other paper currencies. Umar Vadillo, a Muslim convert and leader of the movement, is discussed. Vadillo and his allies have convinced a state government in Malaysia to issue traditional Islamic gold coins as an alternative currency.

The author reflects on India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's declaration of war on corruption and his decision on November 8, 2016 to remove and replace large-denomination paper money in the country.