Plastic Currency Archives

Official portrait of Donald Trump seated at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.

September 3, 2026

$1 Coin Honors 250 Years—First Sitting President on Circulating Currency

The U.S. Mint began selling rolls and bags of its 2026 Semiquincentennial President Donald J. Trump $1 Coin on September 2, 2026. The coin marks the 250th anniversary of American independence (1776–2026),

Business·Policy

$249 Million CBA Settlement: 500,000+ Australians May Qualify—Here’s What You Need to Know

Slater and Gordon law firm announced an in-principle $249 million settlement reached between the firm, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Colonial First State (CFSL), and Avanteos. The settlement addresses allegations that retirement fund members’ cash balances were retained in lower-yielding CBA

August 31, 2026

India’s Plastic Money Revolution: How Polymer Notes Could Change Your Wallet

Environment·India·Sustainability·Technology

The RBI will trial polymer ₹10 and ₹20 notes from FY28 after approving 2 billion pieces. What plastic currency means for India's wallets.