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Bank of England criticized for losing track of £50b of banknotes

It is known throughout the world as a byword for security. But the Bank of England (BoE) is evidently a tad unclear on the whereabouts of £50b of banknotes, and it doesn’t seem to be overly concerned about it, a powerful group of MPs has said.

Cash apocalypse looming?

World’s biggest money printer may stop working soon

The reason why is somewhat ironic — the world’s largest banknote provider is running out of money.

Do we need black people on our banknotes?

By Afua Hirsch*

India looks to ease pain from cash crunch in budget

India's government is expected to ramp up spending in its latest budget this week, seeking to ease the pain from a ban on high-value banknotes that slammed the brakes on the world's fastest-growing major economy.