Monday 28 October
9:00 – 12:30 Workshop 1: That was Then, This is Now – the New Priorities for Coin Issuers
The workshop, which is free of charge, is open to national authorities and active Customer Task Force members only. If you would like to register for this workshop please email Abigail Courage at abigail@recon-intl.com
At the Coin Conference in 2017 in Warsaw, the MDC Technical Committee Customer Taskforce held a workshop for national authorities (central banks and finance ministries/treasury departments) to discuss and identify their key priorities for circulating coins. Participants from 23 different countries were asked to rank these priorities in terms of public perception, seigniorage, security, trust, attractiveness, innovation and obligation – with a survey at the start and end of the workshop resulting in a surprising shift of views.
14:00 – 17:00 Workshop 2: Commemorative Coins for an International and a Domestic Market
Banknotes are often referred to as a nation’s ‘calling card’. So are coins. Unlike banknotes, there is a large and growing market for commemorative coins not only domestically but internationally that not only celebrate cultural attributes, special events and achievements, but also anchor the value of coins in public consciousness and generate revenues for issuing authorities and mints. At least, that’s the theory. But whilst some commemorative coin issues are spectacular successes, others flop. To avoid this, it is essential to choose themes and motifs that will resonate with collectors. But how to do this?
18:30 Welcome Reception at INCM
Tuesday 29 October
08:30
Welcome
08:45
Overview of the Circulating Coin Landscape
09:05
Cash, Cryptos, CBDC: What is Money?
09:25
Analysis of European Legislations and Proposals in Favour of Cash Access and Acceptance
09:45
Recent Coin and Currency Matters: A EU Commission Perspective
10:05
Q&A
10:20
Coffee Break
10:50
Ongoing Issues with US Coin Circulation
11:10
The Role of Banco de Portugal in Euro Coin Circulation in Portugal
11:30
Coin Circulation and its Impact on Cash Cycle Efficiency: The Euro Area Perspective
11:50
BSP Coin Recirculation Program: Integrating Digitalization and Financial Inclusion
12:10
Bridging Art and Science to Deliver Innovative Coinage SolutionS
12:30
Q&A
12:45
Lunch
13:45
Making the Coin Cycle More Efficient by Increasing Circulation
14:05
Optimising Coin Circulation in the Netherlands
14:25
Changing the World – One Cent at a Time
14:45
Recirculation of Potted Up Money and Cash Stuck Abroad
15:05
Robotics, AI and Coin Recirculation
15:25
Q&A
15:40
Break
16:10
TBC
16:30
Environmental Impact of Cash versus Digital Payments
16:50
Generating Revenue from Recycling
17:10
How can Coin Production and Destruction be More Sustainable
17:30
Q&A
17:45
Presentation of IACA Excellence in Currency Awards for Coins
18:00
End of First Day
19:00
Evening Reception and Buffet Dinner
Wednesday 30 October
09:00
Mint of Poland Pushing the Boundaries in Minting
09:20
Advancing Hallmarking: The Future of Unique Identification for Precious Metals
09:40
Revolution in Laser Engraving with Ultrashort Pulse Technology
10:00
Transforming Production: Solutions for Process Reliability, Enhanced Efficiency and Sustainability
10:20
Q&A
10:35
Coffee Break
11:05
All Round Inspection
11:25
Integrating Holograms into Coins
11:45
Harnessing AI for Precision and Creativity: The Next Frontier in Coin Design
12:05
PVD Coating on Circulation Dies – How to Assure a Better Lifetime and Surface Quality
12:25
Q&A
12:40
Lunch
13:40
Dealing with Mutilated and Deliberately Altered Coin and Saving Taxpayers Millions
Claus Fischer
Austrian Mint (Austria)
14:00
Coin Usage in Countries with High Inflation
Francisco Mandiola
FMA Secure (Chile)
14:20
Coin Distribution in Pakistan
Aftab Baloch
FTO / FBR (Pakistan)
14:40
Collaboration between Mints and Issuing Authorities
José Luis Orozco
FNMT (Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Real Casa de la Moneda) (Spain)
15:00
Promoting coin recirculation through automation of cash handling
Zodwa Nkambule
Central Bank of Eswatini (Eswatini)
15:20
The Mint Directors Association – the Next Chapter for the Global Coin Community
Marie Lemay
Royal Canadian Mint (Canada)
15:40 Q&A
15:55 Break
Session 8: Panel Discussion
16:15 Coins in 2035 – What Will the Industry Look Like?
Led by Simon Lake
17:00 Introduction to the MDA and the next MDC
Led by Marie Lemay, Royal Canadian Mint
17:15 Closing Remarks and Farewell Drinks
18:30 M One Cup Football Match
