But Canadians are abuzz about something else entirely: plastic money. ... Australia was the first country to introduce plastic currency, with a commemorative $10 note in 1988.

Sharjah, 11 th March 2014: An increasing number of countries are now trading in their paper currency for plastic. No, not credit cards as plastic money were known till now, but actual plastic bank ...

Slate's How They Do It: Paper or Plastic Money? NPR's Eric Weiner reports on the somewhat difficult decision for some countries whether to make their currency out of plastic instead of paper.

We in America still have to use caution when handling our money made of linen and cotton, but Britain’s new polymer £5 bill is a pivotal step toward eco-friendly, sturdy, and safer currency for ...

For countries concerned about the environmental impact of their currency, a switch to Plastic Money makes sense. As countries sign on to the Paris Agreement on climate change and strive to become ...

NEWS BRIEF Cotton-based paper currency is so yesterday. The Bank of England announced Tuesday it would introduce into circulation 440 million five-pound notes made of plastic. The new currency is ...

After India's government took 86% of currency out of circulation a couple of months ago, its main policy think-tank has a new plan for the country: rendering plastic money "irrelevant" by 2020.