Coins

Farewell to the Penny — A Tiny Coin’s Outsized Legacy
Farewell to the Penny — A Tiny Coin’s Outsized Legacy
May 31, 2025  |  The Weekender

It’s official: the penny’s days are numbered. After more than two centuries of jingling in pockets, lining cash registers and fueling both nostalgia and frustration,...

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Pennies Fading From Circulation as More Consumers Go Cashless
Pennies Fading From Circulation as More Consumers Go Cashless
May 22, 2025  |  Cash

After more than 200 years, it is time to say goodbye to the penny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Queen’s Death: Future of Banknotes, Coins Depicting Era-Defining UK Monarch
Queen’s Death: Future of Banknotes, Coins Depicting Era-Defining UK Monarch
September 18, 2022  |  Cash

During the 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the currency that bears her face has ridden the ups and downs of the British economy, its...

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US Mint Asks For Consumers’ Help With Coin Shortage
US Mint Asks For Consumers’ Help With Coin Shortage
July 24, 2020  |  Payment Methods

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Today In Data: Conquering New Territory
Today In Data: Conquering New Territory
May 25, 2017  |  Today In Data

A global marketplace requires a global economy, and these players are scooping up territories like it’s Settlers of Catan. Online shoppers and travelers have more...

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Blockchain Mobile Payments Scheme, Coins, Gets Backing From Some Big Names
Blockchain Mobile Payments Scheme, Coins, Gets Backing From Some Big Names
May 25, 2017  |  Mobile Payments

Coins, Southeast Asia’s leading blockchain-enabled mobile payments platform, announced the closing of a $5 million fundraiser led by Naspers, bringing the total amount raised in...

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This Is Your Brain on Money
This Is Your Brain on Money
April 13, 2015  |  Hmmm

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Amazon Tests Carrier Billing In Germany
Amazon Tests Carrier Billing In Germany
September 18, 2014  |  Mobile

Amazon has now started a trial of allowing shoppers to purchase apps and to make in-app purchases within Amazon’s app store and to then have...

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