The pound sterling is slowly making the transition from paper to polymer. The first polymer note was the £5 note which was introduced in September 2016. The new £10 note …
Variations of the British Pound
View PostFX101: Currency Speculation
As it stands today, currency speculation is an important driver of the international economy. It facilitates investment and trade, but can also discourage progressive policies and leave the global economy …
Combating the “Your Bills Are Fake” Scam
View PostGet Down to Business with FX101
At theCurrent we’re committed to helping you understand the wide world of foreign exchange and currency. That’s why we’ve brought you FX101 – where we break down different parts of the …
What Canadians Should Know About the US Exchange Rate
View Post8 reasons why you need to consider pre-authorized debit
Pre-authorized debit payments are pre-approved and regular payments that are automatically withdrawn. At Continental, we offer international pre-authorized debit services. Unlike foreign money transfers, this is a regular and recurring …
The Advantages of Polymer Banknotes
It has now been almost seven years since the first polymer banknotes were released in Canada. While the odd paper bill still turns up now and then, the days of …
FX101: Exchange Rate Pegs
Currency or exchange rate pegs… ever heard of those? Maybe, maybe not; but they are an incredibly useful tool used by newer and smaller countries (mostly) to stabilize their currency …